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What is the function of the Pinna in the outer ear?

  • To amplify and collect sound (correct)
  • To measure sound intensity
  • To change sound pressure into nerve impulses
  • To convert sound into electrical signals

What is the process where the ear transforms sound vibrations into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sounds called?

  • Sound Pressure Level
  • Mechanoelectrical transduction
  • Hearing (correct)
  • Sound Intensity

What is the function of the auditory canal in the outer ear?

  • To allow sound to pass through to the middle ear (correct)
  • To measure sound intensity
  • To amplify and collect sound
  • To convert sound into electrical signals

What is the definition of Sound Intensity?

<p>The sound power per unit area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Sound Pressure Level defined as?

<p>Logarithm of the ratio of a given sound pressure to the reference sound pressure in decibels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the change in the static pressure of any media when a sound wave is passing through?

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

What is the function of the auditory canal in the outer ear?

<p>To run from the outer ear to the middle ear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Pinna do in the outer ear?

<p>Amplify sound and direct it toward the ear canal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called where the ear transforms sound vibrations into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sounds?

<p>Mechanoelectrical Transduction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the sound power per unit area?

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

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