Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Which statement is accurate about the cochlear duct?
a. It detects linear acceleration of the head when the otolithic membrane bends the hair cells.
b. It is filled with perilymph.
c. It contains hair cells that convert sound waves into nerve signals.
d. It contains a spiral organ that rests on a vestibular membrane.
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