Question

The organ of Corti is located on the tectorial membrane. True or false?

(a) True

(b) False

I have been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question comes from Neural Control and Coordination topic in portion Neural Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) False

To elaborate: The organ of corti is a structure present on the basilar membrane of the cochlea in the labyrinth of the inner ear. The organ of corti contains hair cells present in rows, which act as auditory receptors.