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What is the process where the ear transforms sound vibrations into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sounds?
What is the process where the ear transforms sound vibrations into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sounds?
- Sound intensity
- Sound pressure level
- Mechanoelectrical transduction
- Hearing (correct)
What is the change in the static pressure of any media when a sound wave is passing through?
What is the change in the static pressure of any media when a sound wave is passing through?
- Sound pressure (correct)
- Mechanoelectrical transduction
- Sound pressure level
- Sound intensity
What is defined as the sound power per unit area?
What is defined as the sound power per unit area?
- Mechanoelectrical transduction
- Sound intensity (correct)
- Sound pressure
- Sound pressure level
What is the logarithm of the ratio of a given sound pressure to the reference sound pressure in decibels?
What is the logarithm of the ratio of a given sound pressure to the reference sound pressure in decibels?
What part of the outer ear collects sound, acts as a funnel to amplify sound, and directs sound toward the ear canal?
What part of the outer ear collects sound, acts as a funnel to amplify sound, and directs sound toward the ear canal?
What is the conversion of sound into electrical signals called?
What is the conversion of sound into electrical signals called?
What is the main function of the auditory canal?
What is the main function of the auditory canal?
What is the main function of the tympanic (eardrum) membrane?
What is the main function of the tympanic (eardrum) membrane?
What is the function of the Eustachian tube in the middle ear?
What is the function of the Eustachian tube in the middle ear?
What are the three tiny bones that are attached in the middle ear?
What are the three tiny bones that are attached in the middle ear?
What is the approximate resonant frequency of the middle ear?
What is the approximate resonant frequency of the middle ear?
What is the length of the auditory canal in meters?
What is the length of the auditory canal in meters?
What is the diameter of the auditory canal?
What is the diameter of the auditory canal?
What causes the tympanic membrane to vibrate?
What causes the tympanic membrane to vibrate?
What is responsible for preventing harmful items from entering the ear canal?
What is responsible for preventing harmful items from entering the ear canal?
What will happen if there is a contraction of Stapedius muscle in response to loud sounds?
What will happen if there is a contraction of Stapedius muscle in response to loud sounds?
