Primary receptor cells of hearing are
Hair cells are impoant receptor cells of hearing. Inner hair cells are more impoant in the transmission of auditory impulses. Outer hair cells mainly receive efferent innervation from the olivary complex and are concerned with modulating the function of inner hair cells. (Ref: Diseases of EAR, NOSE and THROAT by PL Dhingra; 6th edition; page no.13)
Suppoing cells
Tectorial membrance
Tunnel of coi
Hair cells
Ear