The organ of Corti
a. functions in the awareness of motion and
the sense of equilibrium.
b. controls the sense of depth perception.
c. converts sound vibrations into impulses that
enable hearing.
d. secretes cerebrospinal fluid.
e. detects light energy
C
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CO2 and H2O are converted to HCO3
? and H+ in the blood of the lungs.
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