Question

The cochlea is responsible for __________. 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

Answer 1

The answer is D. converting vibrations into neural signals. I hope this helps!!

Answer 2

Correct answer: D) Converting vibrations in to neural signals

Cochlea is the part of inner ear which looks like a snail. It receives sound in the form of vibrations. These vibrations move the stereocilia, which then convert these vibrations in to the nerve impulse which transferred to the brain.

The sound vibrations which is received by the cochlea travel through the cochlea's fluid filled tube which creates a pressure wave. This stimulate hair cells called organ of corti, which sends neural signal to the brain.

Hence, it is responsible for converting vibrations into the neural signals.