A 70-year-old male patient presents with high-frequency hearing loss. It was noted that the basilar membrane was affected. Which of the following structures lies near the affected structure?
AStria vascularis
BModiolus
CHelicotrema
DOval window
A 45-year-old gentleman reports decreased hearing in the right ear for the last two years. On testing with a 512 Hz tuning fork, the Rinne's test without masking is negative on the right ear and positive on the left ear. With the Weber's test, the tone is perceived as louder in the left ear. Patient most likely has -
ARight conductive hearing loss
BRight sensorineural hearing loss
CLeft sensorineural hearing loss
DLeft conductive hearing loss
Where is the organ of Corti located within the cochlea?
ABasilar membrane
BUtricle
CSaccule
DReissner's membrane
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