The _______ Contains Mechanoreceptors That Convert Sound Waves to Nerve

Question

The _______ contains mechanoreceptors that convert sound waves to nerve impulses.
A) inner ear
B) tympanic membrane
C) middle ear
D) oval window

Accepted Answer

The inner ear contains the cochlea, which is responsible for converting sound waves to nerve impulses through the use of mechanoreceptors. The tympanic membrane (B) and middle ear (C) are involved in transmitting sound waves to the inner ear, but do not contain the specific receptors for this conversion. The oval window (D) is a membrane in the middle ear that connects to the inner ear, but again does not contain the specific receptors for sound wave conversion.