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What is the range of frequencies that can be detected by the tiny hair fibers in the inner ear?
What is the range of frequencies that can be detected by the tiny hair fibers in the inner ear?
What is the primary function of the ear, besides hearing?
What is the primary function of the ear, besides hearing?
How can sound be detected at frequencies outside the range of human hearing?
How can sound be detected at frequencies outside the range of human hearing?
What is the process by which sound waves are converted into neural messages?
What is the process by which sound waves are converted into neural messages?
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What is a unique feature of human hearing that allows us to recognize different voices?
What is a unique feature of human hearing that allows us to recognize different voices?
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Which animal is said to have the best sense of hearing?
Which animal is said to have the best sense of hearing?
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What happens to the ear when people go up high in the mountains?
What happens to the ear when people go up high in the mountains?
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Why do babies get ear aches?
Why do babies get ear aches?
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Why can children hear more noises than adults?
Why can children hear more noises than adults?
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What is the primary function of the outer ear?
What is the primary function of the outer ear?
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What can cause ear aches?
What can cause ear aches?
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Study Notes
Hearing and Audition
- Hearing or audition is the sense of sound perception, resulting from tiny hair fibers in the inner ear detecting the motion of a membrane that vibrates in response to changes in atmospheric pressure.
- The audible frequency range for humans is 20-20,000 Hz.
Detection of Sound
- Sound can also be detected as vibrations conducted through the body (tactile hearing).
- Lower and higher frequencies than can be heard are detected through tactile hearing.
Ear Function
- The ear is regarded as the organ of hearing and balance.
- Hearing is highly adaptive, like our other senses.
- The sense of motion and balance is a main function of the ear.
Interesting Facts about Hearing
- Animals can hear a wider range of sounds than humans.
- Dolphins have the best sense of hearing among all animals.
- At high altitudes, changes in pressure cause the ear to pop.
Developmental Differences in Hearing
- Babies can get earaches due to milk deposits in the eustachian tube, which can lead to infections.
- Children can hear more noises than adults due to more sensitive ears.
Ear Problems
- Earaches occur when too much fluid causes pressure in the eardrum, often due to allergies, viruses, or infections.
Anatomy of the Ear
- The ear is divided into three parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear.
Outer Ear
- The outer ear collects sound waves from the environment and directs them to the internal portions of the ear.
- It is shaped like a reverse megaphone and helps locate the direction of sound.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of sound perception, the structure of the human ear, and the range of frequencies that can be heard.
