12 Questions
What is the property related to the amplitude of a sound wave?
Loudness
What is the quality related to the frequency of a sound wave?
Pitch
Which types of tones consist of a single frequency?
Pure tones
What is the set of higher-frequency sound waves that vibrate at whole-number multiples of the fundamental frequency?
Overtones
Which part of the ear collects sound waves from the surrounding air?
External ear: pinna, ear canal
What is the main function of the auditory system in relation to sound waves?
Converts mechanical energy to neural energy
What is the purpose of the Pinna in the ear?
Catch sound waves and direct them into the ear canal
Which structure in the ear is responsible for transduction of sound waves to neural activity?
Inner hair cells
What is the function of the Ossicles in the middle ear?
Amplify and transmit sound waves from the eardrum to the oval window
What is the role of the Basilar membrane in pitch perception according to Place theory?
Vibrates at different portions along its length for different pitches
How do hair cells change membrane potential during transduction of sound waves?
Through bending and shearing in response to basilar membrane movement
Which part of the ear contains sensory neurons tipped by cilia known as hair cells?
Organ of Corti
Test your knowledge on the auditory system and sound waves properties like amplitude, frequency, overtones, and more. Understand terms like loudness, pitch, timbre related to sound stimuli and wave qualities.
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