Damage to the basilar membrane is most likely to affect which sense?

A) kinesthesis
B) audition
C) sense of smell
D) vestibular sense

Basilar Membrane

The basilar membrane is a structure in the cochlea of the inner ear; it plays a crucial role in the sense of hearing by facilitating the conversion of sound vibration into neural signals.

Kinesthesis

The sense of muscle movement and position, allowing individuals to perceive their body's actions and location even without visual cues.

Audition

The sense of hearing; the process by which sound waves are detected and interpreted by the brain.