Which of the following structures of the mammalian auditory system is involved in transduction of pressure changes into action potentials?

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The Organ of Corti is responsible for transduction of pressure changes into action potentials through the specialized hair cells that detect sound waves and convert them into electrical signals. The other structures listed play important roles in the transmission of sound waves, but they do not directly transduce them into nerve impulses.

Which of the Following Structures of the Mammalian Auditory System