The following figure shows a cross-section of the cochlea. Identify the canals labeled $P$,$Q$,and $R$.

  • A
    $P$: Scala tympani,$Q$: Scala media,$R$: Scala vestibuli
  • B
    $P$: Scala vestibuli,$Q$: Scala media,$R$: Scala tympani
  • C
    $P$: Scala media,$Q$: Scala vestibuli,$R$: Scala tympani
  • D
    $P$: Scala media,$Q$: Scala tympani,$R$: Scala vestibuli

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