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What is the Cochlea?

The snail-shell-shaped organ in the inner ear that contains the structures by which sound vibrations are analysed and transduced to the form of frequency-modulated nerve impulses. These are carried by the acoustic nerves to the brain to prompt the sensation of meaningful sound.



Cross section of the cochlea.
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