The Ear (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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3 main sections of the ear
3 main sections of the ear
Outer ear, middle ear, inner ear
Function of pinna
Function of pinna
Collects sound waves
Names of 3 ossicles
Names of 3 ossicles
Hammer (malleus), anvil (incus), stirrup (stapes)
Function of ossicles
Function of ossicles
Amplify and transfer vibrations
3 energy forms in hearing
3 energy forms in hearing
Sound energy → kinetic energy → electrical energy
Receptor cells of the ear
Receptor cells of the ear
Hair cells
Where high-pitched sounds detected in cochlea
Where high-pitched sounds detected in cochlea
Base of cochlea (closest to oval window)
Where low-pitched sounds detected in cochlea
Where low-pitched sounds detected in cochlea
Apex of cochlea (far end)
2 types of hearing loss
2 types of hearing loss
Conductive and sensorineural
What cochlear implants do
What cochlear implants do
Bypass damaged hair cells, directly stimulate auditory nerve