Outer Hair Cells
Outer Hair Cells (OHCs) are specialized cells found in the Organ of Corti (the hearing organ) of the mammalian inner ear. These cells are primarily responsible for the ability of mammals to actively tune the frequency response of their hearing organs. OHCs play a key role in sound processing and amplification; they are able to increase the sensitivity and frequency range of the auditory system by up to 1000 times. OHCs also help in maintaining the quality of sound, allowing for better auditory perception. OHCs are unique from other cells in the Organ of Corti, and their function and structure is not found in any other organ system in the body.
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