The receptors for hearing are located in this part of the ear:
A)cochlea
B)semicircular canals
C)utricle and saccule
D)eardrum

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The cochlea is the part of the ear responsible for hearing, containing hair cells that are stimulated by sound vibrations and send signals to the brain via the auditory nerve. The semicircular canals and utricle/saccule are involved in balance and orientation, while the eardrum is part of the outer ear and helps transmit sound waves to the inner ear.

The Receptors for Hearing Are Located in This Part of the Ear