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This is incorrect. Outer hair cells are not precursor stem cells for inner hair cells.
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b
Precursor stem cells for inner hair cells
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This is incorrect. This is the role of the inner hair cells.
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c
Convert the vibrations of the basilar membrane into electrical signals which are transmitted to the brain
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The outer hair cells play a vital role in amplifying sound waves to aid the cochlea in detecting sounds with higher sensitivity.
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a
Local amplification of sound within the cochlear
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This is incorrect. The vibration of the basilar membrane is vital for the inner hair cells to convert into electrical signals.
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e
Act to reduce vibration of the basilar membrane
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This is incorrect. The cochlea is responsible for relaying sound pitch.
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d
Relay of sound pitch
Concept
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Ear anatomy
Topic
141
Neurology
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Within the ear there are outer and inner hair cells, both contributing towards the hearing sound.

What is the function of the outer hair cells?
a