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What is the purpose of the inner ear?
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A. To convert mechanical waves into electrical waves.
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B. To convert sound waves into mechanical waves.
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c. To evaluate the quality of sound.
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D. To collect and focus sound waves.
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Answer 1

A. To convert mechanical waves into electrical waves.

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Step-by-step explanation:

As the fluid moves, 25,000 nerve endings are set into motion. These nerve endings transform the vibrations into electrical impulses that then travel along the eighth cranial nerve (auditory nerve) to the brain. The brain then interprets these signals, and this is how the inner ear works!