In our ears, sound is converted into nerve impulses by the

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The organ of Corti is a structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that is responsible for converting sound waves into nerve impulses that can be processed by the brain. The eustachian tubes and auditory canal are part of the outer ear, and the eardrum is part of the middle ear, but none of these structures directly convert sound into nerve impulses. Therefore, the best choice is D, the organ of Corti.

In Our Ears, Sound Is Converted into Nerve Impulses by the