Sound vibrations make waves in the fluid inside the cochlea. These waves in the fluid are detected in the cochlea by
A)ossicles.
B)hair cells.
C)pinnas.
D)umami cells.

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Hair cells in the cochlea are responsible for detecting the waves in the fluid caused by sound vibrations. These cells convert the mechanical energy of sound waves into electrical signals that the brain can interpret as sound.

Sound Vibrations Make Waves in the Fluid Inside the Cochlea