The part of the ear actually responsible for hearing is the
A) hammer, anvil, and stirrup.
B) cochlea.
C) vestibular apparatus.
D) organ of Corti.
E) combination of the organ of Corti and the vestibular apparatus.

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The organ of Corti is a structure within the cochlea that contains sensory cells responsible for detecting sound waves and converting them into neural signals that are sent to the brain. The hammer, anvil, and stirrup are parts of the middle ear that transmit vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea. The vestibular apparatus is responsible for detecting changes in head movement and orientation, but not specifically for hearing. Therefore, the best choice is D) organ of Corti.

The Part of the Ear Actually Responsible for Hearing Is