The cochlea is a:
A)part of the outer ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it.
B)thin membrane leading to the inner ear.
C)coiled tube in the inner ear filled with fluid that vibrates in response to sound.
D)vibrating structure that runs through the center of the cochlea,dividing it into an upper chamber and a lower chamber and containing sense receptors for sound.

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The cochlea is a coiled tube in the inner ear filled with fluid that vibrates in response to sound. This vibration stimulates hair cells, which then send signals to the brain to allow us to hear.

The Cochlea Is A