15 Questions
What is the primary function of the cochlea in the human ear?
To sense pressure from sound vibrations
What is the name of the axis around which the three canals of the cochlea are wrapped?
Modiolus
What is the cochlea not a part of?
The skeletal system
What is the name of the small opening that connects the upper and lower canals of the cochlea?
Helicotrema
What is the fluid that fills the canals of the cochlea?
Perilymph
What is the cochlea shaped like?
A snail shell
What is the purpose of the semicircular canals in the inner ear?
To regulate balance
What is the shape of the cochlear duct?
Triangle
What is the primary function of the organ of Corti?
To transmit sound waves to the brain
What is the direction of sound wave travel?
Away from the source of the sound
What triggers the hair cells located on the organ of Corti?
The vibration of the fluid in the cochlea
What is the role of the base of the cochlea?
To hear high pitches
What is the purpose of a hearing aid?
To amplify sound waves
What is the controversy surrounding cochlear implants?
Their potential to ruin deaf culture and community
What is the route of sound transmission in a cochlear implant?
Processor, receiver, inner ear, auditory nerve, brain
Learn about the cochlea, a vital bone in the inner ear responsible for sensing sound vibrations and translating acoustic energy into electric signals for the brain. Discover its unique structure and importance in the hearing process.
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