Which of the following describes the cochlea
A)The membrane at the end of the ear
B)The external, visible part of the ear
C)The base of the auditory nerve
D)A snail-shaped tube that contains the cilia

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The cochlea is a snail-shaped, spiral tube found in the inner ear. It contains the organ of Corti and hair cells (cilia) that are essential for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain as sound.

Which of the Following Describes the Cochlea