Auditory transduction occurs when inner hair cells release:
A) oxytocin.
B) neurotransmitters.
C) perilymph.
D) endolymph.

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Auditory transduction involves the conversion of mechanical sound waves into electrical signals by the inner hair cells of the cochlea. This process occurs when these cells release neurotransmitters in response to stimulation by sound waves, which then transmit the signal to auditory nerve fibers.

Auditory Transduction Occurs When Inner Hair Cells Release