The organ of Corti, in human beings, is found in:

Tympanic canal

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Cochlear canal

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Vestibular canal

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Eustachian tube

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Solution

The correct option is B
Cochlear canal

The organ of Corti is located in the cochlea of the inner ear, between the vestibular duct and the tympanic duct. It is composed of mechanosensory cells, also known as hair cells. It produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.

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