The fluid-filled, snail-shaped structure in the inner ear is called the ________.
A) round window
B) cochlea
C) oval window
D) organ of Corti

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The snail-shaped structure in the inner ear that contains the auditory receptor cells is called the cochlea. The oval and round windows are openings in the cochlea for transmitting sound waves, and the organ of Corti is located within the cochlea and contains the hair cells responsible for detecting sound waves.

The Fluid-Filled, Snail-Shaped Structure in the Inner Ear Is Called