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Jocelyn Castellanos
on Oct 31, 2024
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The eardrum is __________ the oval window, which causes vibrations in the fluid of the cochlea. This is biologically adaptive because it __________.
A) 20 times smaller than; protects the eardrum from excess pressure
B) 20 times larger than; amplifies the physical stimulus
C) roughly the same size as; transmits the appropriate proximal stimulus to the receptors
D) similar in shape to; transmits high-amplitude waveforms to the cochlea
Eardrum
A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
Oval Window
A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea.
Cochlea
A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is essential for hearing; it translates sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
- Identify the roles of primary auditory components, including the tympanic membrane and cochlea.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles of primary auditory components, including the tympanic membrane and cochlea.