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What is organ of Corti?

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The internal ear consists of 3 part.s cochlea, vestibule and semicircular canals. The cochlear epithelium forms a sensory ridge called organ of corti on basilar membrane. The organ of corti contains hair cells that act as "auditory receptors".
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