The cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.
Related terms
Auditory Sensation: The process of perceiving and interpreting sound stimuli.
Hair Cells: Specialized cells within the cochlea that detect vibrations caused by sound waves.
Basilar Membrane: A thin, flexible membrane in the cochlea that vibrates in response to different frequencies of sound.