Sound Waves and Hearing Process
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Sound Waves and Hearing Process

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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?

  • 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?

  • Sound pressure (correct)
  • Mechanoelectrical transduction
  • Sound pressure level
  • Sound intensity
  • 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?

    <p>Sound pressure level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the outer ear collects sound, acts as a funnel to amplify sound, and directs sound toward the ear canal?

    <p>Auricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conversion of sound into electrical signals called?

    <p>Mechanoelectrical transduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the auditory canal?

    <p>Preventing harmful items from entering the ear canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the tympanic (eardrum) membrane?

    <p>Transferring sound into the ossicles of the middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Eustachian tube in the middle ear?

    <p>Impedance Matching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three tiny bones that are attached in the middle ear?

    <p>Malleus, Incus, Stapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate resonant frequency of the middle ear?

    <p>1000 Hz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the auditory canal in meters?

    <p>0.025 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of the auditory canal?

    <p>$0.7cm$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the tympanic membrane to vibrate?

    <p>Slight pressure variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for preventing harmful items from entering the ear canal?

    <p>$0.7cm$ diameter auditory canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if there is a contraction of Stapedius muscle in response to loud sounds?

    <p>Reduction in sound striking the tympanic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

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