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Organ of Corti is found in

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Heat
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Kidneys
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Inner ear
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Nasal chamber
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The correct option is C Inner ear
Organ of Corti is present on the basilar membrane as a sensory ridge in cochlear part of the internal ear. It is formed of receptor cells, Deiter's cells and supporting cells. The hair cells present on the internal side of the organ of Corti acts as auditory receptors.

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