Which part of the spiral organ responds to low-pitched sounds?
A)The tip
B)The middle
C)The base
D)Along the entire length

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The tip of the spiral organ (organ of Corti) is responsible for detecting low-pitched sounds. This is due to the way sound waves travel through the cochlea; lower frequencies travel further along the cochlea to the apex (tip), while higher frequencies are detected closer to the base.

Which Part of the Spiral Organ Responds to Low-Pitched Sounds