The place where sound waves are translated into patterns of nerve impulses is
A)the pinna.
B)the auditory canal.
C)the middle ear.
D)the organ of Corti.
E)none of these.

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The organ of Corti is located in the inner ear and contains hair cells that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain via the auditory nerve.

The Place Where Sound Waves Are Translated into Patterns of Nerve