The hair cells of the cochlea serve a function in hearing that is similar to the function of which of the following in vision?
A)iris
B)blind spot
C)rods and cones
D)cornea

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The hair cells of the cochlea in the ear are analogous to the rods and cones in the retina of the eye because both are sensory receptors responsible for converting physical stimuli (sound waves for hair cells, light waves for rods and cones) into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.

The Hair Cells of the Cochlea Serve a Function in Hearing