Sound Vibrations Make Waves in the Fluid Inside the Cochlea

question 190

Multiple Choice

Sound vibrations make waves in the fluid inside the cochlea. These waves in the fluid are detected in the cochlea by

• A)ossicles.
• B)hair cells.
• C)pinnas.
• D)umami cells.

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