Which of the following are the auditory receptors where sound waves finally become neural impulses?
A) hair cells
B) organs of Corti
C) basilar membranes
D) tectorial membranes

Question

Which of the following are the auditory receptors where sound waves finally become neural impulses?
A) hair cells 
B) organs of Corti
C) basilar membranes
D) tectorial membranes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hair cells are the auditory receptors where sound waves finally become neural impulses. The hair cells are located in the organ of Corti which is situated on the basilar membrane, and the tectorial membrane sits above the hair cells.

Which of the Following Are the Auditory Receptors Where Sound