10 Questions
What is the function of the Pinna in the outer ear?
To amplify and collect sound
What is the process where the ear transforms sound vibrations into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sounds called?
Hearing
What is the function of the auditory canal in the outer ear?
To allow sound to pass through to the middle ear
What is the definition of Sound Intensity?
The sound power per unit area
What is Sound Pressure Level defined as?
Logarithm of the ratio of a given sound pressure to the reference sound pressure in decibels
What is the term for the change in the static pressure of any media when a sound wave is passing through?
Sound Pressure
What is the function of the auditory canal in the outer ear?
To run from the outer ear to the middle ear
What does the Pinna do in the outer ear?
Amplify sound and direct it toward the ear canal
What is the process called where the ear transforms sound vibrations into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sounds?
Mechanoelectrical Transduction
What is defined as the sound power per unit area?
Sound Intensity
Test your knowledge about sound waves, sound pressure, sound intensity, and the process of human hearing. This quiz covers the properties of sound waves, the functioning of the outer, middle, and inner ear, and the process of transforming sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
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