The part of the human ear that converts the pressure variations associated with audible sound waves to electrical signals is
auditory nerve
cochlea
eardrum
eustachian tube
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2022
– These vibrations are transmitted through the middle ear ossicles (malleus, incus, and stapes) to the oval window.
– The oval window’s movement creates pressure variations in the fluid within the cochlea, which is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear.
– The cochlea contains the organ of Corti, which houses tiny hair cells. These hair cells are mechanoreceptors that are stimulated by the fluid movements.
– When stimulated, the hair cells generate electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the brain via the auditory nerve.