QUESTION IMAGE
Question
physical sound energy is transmitted through the external ear (the pinna) and the middle ear to the inner ear, where it creates pressure waves in the fluid of the cochlea. there, hairs on the organ of corti are moved by the pressure waves. the movement of the hairs starts the process by which nerve impulses are generated. where is the organ of corti located? a between the external ear and the middle ear b between the middle ear and the inner ear c in the inner ear d in the middle ear
The organ of Corti is a crucial part of the auditory - system located in the cochlea which is in the inner ear. It contains hair cells that convert sound - related mechanical movements into electrical impulses.
Snap & solve any problem in the app
Get step-by-step solutions on Sovi AI
Photo-based solutions with guided steps
Explore more problems and detailed explanations
C. in the inner ear