Asked by
Isaac Muhoro
on Dec 19, 2024Verified
The axons of _____ form the auditory nerve.
A) inner hair cells
B) outer hair cells
C) bipolar cells
D) auditory interneurons
Auditory Nerve
is a cranial nerve that transmits sound information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain for processing and interpretation.
Inner Hair Cells
Sensory cells located in the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.
Axons
Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
- Become familiar with the mechanism by which sound waves are transduced into neural signals.
Verified Answer
MB
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the mechanism by which sound waves are transduced into neural signals.