Neural impulses in the ear begin with:
A) a liquid chemical stimulating nerve endings
B) the bending of tiny hair cells
C) sound waves stimulating nerve endings
D) the vibration of the basilar membrane stimulating nerve endings

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The bending of tiny hair cells in the cochlea is what initiates neural impulses in the ear. These hair cells convert mechanical sound vibrations into electrical signals that the brain can interpret as sound.

Neural Impulses in the Ear Begin With