ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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What are the Sensory receptors for hearing?
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Hair cells found in Organ of Corti
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tympanic membrane
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The cochlea is filled with two fluids (endolymph and perilymph), inside the cochlea is the sensory receptor-the Organ of Corti-which contains sensory cells with hair-like structures (hair cells) that are the nerve receptors for hearing.
Detailed explanation-2: -The inner hair cells are the primary auditory receptors and the outer hair cells are to fine-tune incoming sound waves. Stereocilia are mechanoreceptors, and when bent a signal is transmitted to the cochlear nerve.
Detailed explanation-3: -11. Which cell type is the receptor cell within the organ of Corti? The hair cells are the receptor cells.
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