The Snail-Shaped Structure of the Inner Ear That Houses the Hair

question 12

Multiple Choice

The snail-shaped structure of the inner ear that houses the hair cells that transduce sound into a neural signal is known as the ______.

• A)incus
• B)tympanic matrix
• C)stapedius
• D)cochlea

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Definitions:

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