Sound is "heard" when sound waves cause structures inside your ears to physically vibrate. A signal is then sent to your brain where it is interpreted as sound. What type of receptors in the ear are responsible for the sense of hearing?

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Louis Koch

16 May, 17:01

Sound is "heard" when sound waves cause structures inside your ears to physically vibrate. A signal is then sent to your brain where it is interpreted as sound. What type of receptors in the ear are responsible for the sense of hearing?

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Amira Rush · Answer 1

The answer is mechanoreceptors.

Explanation:

As the name suggests (mechano = movement), mechanoreceptors respond to physical stimulation. The receptors in the ear work through hair follicles. They send a signal to the brain in the presence of movement or a change in position.

The ear's mechanoreceptors are the most sensitive in the human body.