In the mammalian auditory system, pressure changes are transduced into action potentials by which structure?

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The Organ of Corti is responsible for transducing pressure changes into action potentials in the mammalian auditory system. It contains hair cells that are sensitive to mechanical deflection caused by pressure changes in the cochlear fluid. This deflection leads to the release of neurotransmitters and the generation of action potentials in the auditory nerve.

In the Mammalian Auditory System, Pressure Changes Are Transduced into Action