Which portion of the ear transforms sound vibrations to nerve impulses?
A) cochlea
B) tympanic membrane
C) auditory fluids
D) semicircular canals
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The tympanic membrane transfers sound waves to the ossicles.
C) Pressure waves in the auditory fluids cause the vibration of the hair cells of the organ of Corti.
D) The semicircular canals do not deal with sound waves.
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