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Which part of the ear contains the sensory receptors for hearing?
APinna
BTympanic membrane
CCochlea
DSemicircular canals
✓ Correct Answer: C — Cochlea
The cochlea is a spiral-shaped, fluid-filled cavity in the inner ear that converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
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