Human Ear and Sound Perception

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What is the unit of measurement for loudness of sound waves?

  • Watts
  • Decibels (correct)
  • Hertz
  • Celsius

What is the frequency range of pitch that the human ear can perceive?

  • 16 - 20,000 Hz (correct)
  • 20 - 25,000 Hz
  • 10 - 1,000 Hz
  • 20 - 15,000 Hz

Which region of the ear contains the pinna and the ear canal?

  • Central ear
  • Inner ear
  • Middle ear
  • Outer ear (correct)

What is the purpose of ceruminous glands along the ear canal?

<p>Produce cerumen to trap particles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of waves are sound waves in terms of energy level?

<p>Relatively low energy waves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three bones in the middle ear responsible for transmitting sound vibrations?

<p>Malleus, incus, stapes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle in the middle ear contracts to pull on the stapes during exposure to loud noises?

<p>Stapedius (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What connects the middle ear to the throat for pressure equalization?

<p>Auditory tube (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which membrane separates the scala vestibuli from the cochlear duct in the inner ear?

<p>Vestibular membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the organ of Corti located in the inner ear?

<p>In the cochlear duct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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