In humans and some other vertebrates,the organ that collects sound and directs them to the auditory canal is called the ____.

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The pinna, also known as the outer ear, is the part of the ear that collects sound waves from the environment and directs them into the auditory canal. The other options are incorrect because the auditory nerve carries electrical signals from the cochlea to the brain, the cochlea is a part of the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals, the eardrum vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits them to the middle ear, and the round window is a membrane in the inner ear that releases pressure caused by the movement of the fluid in the cochlea.

In Humans and Some Other Vertebrates,the Organ That Collects Sound