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QuizMultiple Choice

Hearing and the Structure of the Ear

Question 5 • Psychology A

The cochlea is responsible for __________.

Answer
A
protecting the outer portion of the ear
B
transmitting vibrations to the eardrum and stapes
C
relaying neural signals to the auditory cortex
D
converting vibrations into neural signals

Explanation

The cochlea is a fluid-filled structure in the inner ear. Hair cells inside it respond to sound vibrations and convert them into neural signals that travel toward the brain. Therefore, the correct choice is “converting vibrations into neural signals.”

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