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What is the unit of measurement for loudness of sound waves?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of ceruminous glands along the ear canal?
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What type of waves are sound waves in terms of energy level?
What type of waves are sound waves in terms of energy level?
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What are the three bones in the middle ear responsible for transmitting sound vibrations?
What are the three bones in the middle ear responsible for transmitting sound vibrations?
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Which muscle in the middle ear contracts to pull on the stapes during exposure to loud noises?
Which muscle in the middle ear contracts to pull on the stapes during exposure to loud noises?
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What connects the middle ear to the throat for pressure equalization?
What connects the middle ear to the throat for pressure equalization?
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Which membrane separates the scala vestibuli from the cochlear duct in the inner ear?
Which membrane separates the scala vestibuli from the cochlear duct in the inner ear?
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Where is the organ of Corti located in the inner ear?
Where is the organ of Corti located in the inner ear?
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