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Cochlea's Receptor Cells

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Cochlea's receptor cells refer to the specialized sensory cells located in the cochlea of the inner ear that are responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals to be transmitted to the brain.

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