Question

multiple choice question
the structure that contains the hearing receptors in the cochlea is called the:
o vestibule
o vestibular nerve
o auditory ossicles
o spiral organ

Explanation:

The spiral organ (organ of Corti) in the cochlea contains the hearing - sensitive hair cells which are the hearing receptors. The vestibule is part of the inner ear related to balance, the vestibular nerve transmits balance - related information, and the auditory ossicles are the middle - ear bones for sound conduction.

Answer:

D. spiral organ