Actual conversion of sound vibrations to nerve impulses occurs in the
A)eardrum
B)ossicular system
C)eustachian tube
D)cochlea
E)oval window

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The cochlea is responsible for converting sound vibrations to nerve impulses. It contains hair cells that are stimulated by the movements of the fluid that surrounds them, triggering nerve impulses that are sent to the brain for interpretation. The other structures listed play a role in the transmission or amplification of sound, but not in the actual conversion to nerve impulses.

Actual Conversion of Sound Vibrations to Nerve Impulses Occurs in the