The Inner Ear Contains _______ That Convert Sound Waves to Nerve

Question

The inner ear contains _______ that convert sound waves to nerve impulses.
A) proprioceptors
B) thermoreceptors
C) mechanoreceptors
D) audioreceptors

Accepted Answer

The inner ear contains mechanoreceptors called hair cells that convert sound waves to nerve impulses. Proprioceptors are sensory receptors that detect the position and movement of our body parts, thermoreceptors detect changes in temperature, and audioreceptors are not a recognized type of sensory receptor.