The part of the human ear that converts the pressure variations associated with audible sound waves to electrical signals is
- A. auditory nerve
- B. cochlea ✓
- C. eardrum
- D. eustachian tube
Correct Answer: B. cochlea
Explanation
The cochlea is a fluid-filled, spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear containing hair cells that translate mechanical sound vibrations into electrical nerve impulses.
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