Sound Is "Heard" When Sound Waves Cause Structures Inside Your

question 62

Multiple Choice

Sound is "heard" when sound waves cause structures inside your ears to physically vibrate.A signal is then sent to your brain where it is interpreted as sound.What type of receptor in the ear is responsible for the sense of hearing?

• A)Chemoreceptors
• B)Electromagnetic receptors
• C)Mechanoreceptors
• D)Thermoreceptors

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