Cochlea Functioning

Definition

The cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.

Related terms

Auditory Sensation:

The process of perceiving and interpreting sound stimuli.

Hair Cells: Specialized cells within the cochlea that detect vibrations caused by sound waves.

Basilar Membrane:

A thin, flexible membrane in the cochlea that vibrates in response to different frequencies of sound.