12 Questions
What is the unit of measurement for intensity in sound?
Decibels (dB)
Which part of the ear connects the tympanic membrane (eardrum) to the oval window?
Malleus
What is the term for the basic frequency of a tone?
Fundamental
Which part of the cochlea converts sound into neural activity?
Organ of Corti
What does the basilar membrane do when sound vibrations are present?
Ripples
Which structure in the cochlea is responsible for determining the characteristic sound quality of an instrument?
Harmonics
What is the function of tip links in the cochlea?
Connect stereocilia to open ion channels
Where are the outer hair cells (OHCs) located in the cochlea?
In three rows
What is the role of OHC efferents in the auditory system?
Convey information about the mechanical state of the basilar membrane
How do auditory pathways demonstrate tonotopic organization?
Are arranged in a map of low to high frequency
What is the difference between frequency and pitch?
Frequency is a physical property, pitch is subjective perception
Which part of the brain mainly activates in response to sound?
Primary auditory cortex (A1)
Explore concepts related to sound perception such as amplitude, frequency, pure tones, harmonics, and timbre. Understand how sound is transduced into neural signals for processing.
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