Sound is sensed when sound waves produce vibrations of the membranes in the ________,bending hair cells and causing them to send nerve impulses to the brain.

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The cochlea is responsible for sensing sound waves and transferring the vibrations into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain. The saccule and utricle are involved in sensing balance and orientation, while the olfactory mucosa is responsible for sensing odors.

Sound Is Sensed When Sound Waves Produce Vibrations of the Membranes