Which one of the following is the functional unit of hearing?
A
Utricle
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B
Organ of Zuckerkand
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C
Organ of Corti
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D
Vestibular apparatus.
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Solution
The correct option is C Organ of Corti
The Organ of Corti is inside the cochlear duct. It contains the receptors that transform mechanical vibrations into nerve impulses. These are located in the basilar membrane of the organ of corti, thus making it the functional unit of hearing. So, the correct answer is option C.