The part of the cochlea that converts pressure waves (from sounds) into changes in membrane potentials is the
A) modiolus.
B) scala tympani.
C) spiral organ.
D) scala vestibuli.
E) helicotrema.

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The spiral organ, also known as the organ of Corti, contains hair cells that convert pressure waves into electrical signals (changes in membrane potentials) that the brain interprets as sound.

The Part of the Cochlea That Converts Pressure Waves (From