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I can hear ______ passing on the road outside.
I can hear ______ passing on the road outside.
cars
The ______ of a plane is also audible.
The ______ of a plane is also audible.
drone
I can hear machinery ______ on a site nearby.
I can hear machinery ______ on a site nearby.
working
Bird ______ can be heard, adding to the sounds of nature.
Bird ______ can be heard, adding to the sounds of nature.
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I wonder, where are they ______ from?
I wonder, where are they ______ from?
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Study Notes
The Auditory System
- The auditory system processes sound waves.
- Sound waves create vibrations in the air, which are detected by the ear.
- The ear can determine the location and distance of sound sources.
Sensory receptors
- The skin contains sensory receptors that respond to pressure, temperature, and pain.
- Thermoreceptors respond to heat and cold.
- Nociceptors respond to intense pressure and pain.
- Slowly adapting mechanoreceptors respond to continuous pressure.
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Explore the fascinating mechanisms of the auditory system and sensory receptors in this quiz. Learn how sound waves are processed and the different types of receptors in the skin that respond to various stimuli such as temperature and pain. Test your understanding of these crucial biological concepts.
