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What is the role of the cochlea in the ear?

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Physics of the ear

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What is the role of the cochlea in the ear?.

  1. A.It amplifies sound vibrations.
  2. B.It converts sound vibrations into nerve signals.
  3. C.It protects the inner ear from loud sounds.
  4. D.It transmits sound vibrations to the eardrum.

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  • It converts sound vibrations into nerve signals.

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The cochlea is responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve signals that can be interpreted by the brain, making it essential for hearing.

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