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The organ of Corti in rabbit is concerned with the sense of

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Smell
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Hearing
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Taste
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Equilibrium
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The correct option is B Hearing
The organ of Corti is the sensitive element in the inner ear and can be thought of as the body's microphone. It is situated on the basilar membrane in one of the three compartments of the cochlea. It contains four rows of hair cells, which protrude from its surface. The organ of Corti is the sensory organ of hearing.

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