Sound vibrations are converted into electrical signals by _________ present in inner the ear.

ossicles

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cochlea

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eardrum

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pinna

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Solution

The correct option is B
cochlea
Cochlea which is present in the inner ear converts sound vibrations into electrical signals. These are then carried by auditory nerve to the brain.

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