Which of the following is thickened to form organ of Corti?

Reissner's membrane

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Basilar membrane

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Tectorial membrane

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Basilar membrane
The organ of Corti is composed of two types of cells, supporting and hair cells. The supporting cells are tall, slender cells extending from the basilar membrane to the free surface of the organ of Corti. The inner tunnel within the organ of Corti is bounded below by the basilar membrane and above by the outer and inner pillar cells.

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