The cochlea is a spiral-shaped organ within the inner ear of mammals and other vertebrates. It is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain. The cochlea is divided into three distinct parts: the scala vestibuli, the scala tympani, and the cochlear duct. The entire structure is filled with fluid, and the motion of the fluid is what allows it to detect sound. The motion of the fluid is then converted into electrical signals and sent to the brain via the auditory nerve.
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