Where are Hearing Receptors Located? Understanding the Cochlea

The receptors for hearing are located in the cochlea, which is a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear. The cochlea is filled with fluid and lined with hair cells. When sound waves enter the ear, they cause the fluid in the cochlea to vibrate. This vibration causes the hair cells to move, which generates electrical signals that are sent to the brain. The brain interprets these signals as sound.