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In which part of the ear is the wave motion of the Basilar membrane converted into electrical pulses?

A. the helicotrema.
B. the oval window.
C. the organ of Corti.
D. the incus.

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Parts of the Cochlea A tiny organ (organ of Corti) sits on top of the basilar membrane. This organ contains hair cells, which convert the mechanical energy from the vibrations of the basilar membrane into electrical impulses.
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