The hair cells of the organ of Corti are in close contact with which of these structures?
A. Auditory receptors
B. Capillaries
C. Efferent nerve fibers
D. Afferent nerve fibers
Answer:D
The hair cells of the organ of Corti are in close contact with which of these structures?
A. Auditory receptors B. Capillaries C. Efferent nerve fibers D. Afferent nerve fibers
Explanation: The organ of corti contains hair cells present in rows, which act as auditory receptors. The hair cells are present on the internal side of the organ of corti and are in close contact with the afferent nerve fibers.