25. The pathway leading to the perception of sound begins with the (A) hair cells of the organ of Corti, which rests on the tectorial membrane, coming in contact with the basilar membrane. (B) hair cells of the organ of Corti, which rests on the tympanic membrane, coming in contact with the tectorial membrane. (C) hair cells of the organ of Corti, which rests on the basilar membrane, coming in contact with the tectorial membrane. (D) hair cells on the tympanic membrane that stimulate the tectorial membrane neurons leading to the auditory section of the brain. (E) hair cells of the organ of Corti coming in contact with the tectorial membrane as a result of fluid waves in the cochlea causing vibrations in the round window.