Overview
Hearing is a complex process that involves the ear's structure working together to convert sound waves into signals that the brain can understand. The ear is divided into three main parts: the outer ear, which collects sound; the middle ear, which amplifies it; and the inner ear, which processes the...
Key Terms
Example: The sound wave from a guitar string vibrates through the air.
Example: The pinna helps direct sound waves into the ear canal.
Example: The ossicles include the malleus, incus, and stapes.
Example: The cochlea contains hair cells that detect sound vibrations.
Example: The auditory nerve transmits signals that allow us to perceive sound.
Example: Yawning can help open the Eustachian tube to relieve ear pressure.
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Key Concepts
Ear AnatomySound WavesAuditory ProcessingHearing Loss