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Where are the receptors for hearing and equilibrium located?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Sensory Modalities**: The question asks about the receptors for two specific sensory modalities: hearing and equilibrium. 2. **Locate the Receptors for Hearing**: - The receptors for hearing are primarily located in the ear. - Specifically, they are found in the cochlea of the inner ear. The cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure that plays a crucial role in converting sound vibrations into neural signals. ...
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