Question

where does transduction happen for auditory signals? select one: a. the auditory cortex b. right outside of the cochlea c. transduction happens in all of these places d. hair cells along the basilar membrane e. the bones of the middle ear f. the outer ear

Explanation:

Transduction is the conversion of physical stimuli (sound waves) into neural signals. The auditory cortex processes already converted neural signals, middle ear bones transmit sound vibrations, the outer ear collects sound, and areas outside the cochlea do not perform auditory transduction. Hair cells on the basilar membrane in the cochlea convert sound vibrations into electrical neural signals, which is the site of auditory transduction.

Answer:

d. Hair cells along the basilar membrane