The cochlea is a
A. part of the outer ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it.
B. coiled tube in the inner ear filled with fluid that vibrates in response to sound.
C. thin membrane leading to the inner ear.
D. vibrating structure that runs through the center of the cochlea, dividing it into an upper chamber and a lower chamber and containing sense receptors for sound.
Answer: B
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