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  4. In the internal ear the 'Organ of Corti' which bears hair cells is located in

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Q. In the internal ear the 'Organ of Corti' which bears hair cells is located in

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The 'Organ of Corti', which bears hair cells is located in the scala media. It is situated on the basilar membrane. These hair cells act as auditory receptors. They are in close contact with the afferent nerve fibres.