12/1/15 Flashcards
1
Q
Eardrum
A
A thin membrane that separates the outer and middle parts of the ear and vibrates when sound waves strike it
2
Q
Audi
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Hearing
3
Q
The frequency of a sound wave determines the sounds
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Pitch
4
Q
What type of sound waves are used to check on the health of a fetus
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Ultrasound
5
Q
Cochlea
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A spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that resembles a snail shell, and contains nerve endings essential for hearing
