Auditory, Olfactory & Limbic Systems Flashcards
function of the ear
convey pitch, intensity, and direction of sound
audio/sonic
frequencies that are able to be heard
ultrasonic
frequencies higher than audio
infrasonic
frequencies lower than audio
phase angle
the difference in sound intensity between the 2 ears; the auditory cortex determines location by receiving input from R and L ears at different times
function of the external ear
collects sound and funnels it to the ear canal
external ear canal
transmits sound waves to vibrate the tympanic membrane
function of the middle ear
transfers vibrations from eardrum to inner ear (cochlea)
3 ossicles of the middle ear
stapes, incus, malleus
oval window
vestibular window; membrane that separates the middle and inner ear
attached to the stapes, vibrates when the stapes moves
round window
cochlear window; membrane that moves in opposite direction as the oval window to allow the inner ear fluid to vibrate
function of the inner ear
cochlear system; controls hearing and balance
components of the inner ear
semicircular canals
vestibule
cochlea: scala tympani, scala vestiboli, cochlear duct
what fluid is in the scala tympani
perilymph
what fluid is in the scala vestibuli
perilymph
what fluid is in the cochlear duct
endolymph
basilar membrane
the membrane between the scala tympani and the cochlear duct
organ of corti
contains hair cells that act as receptors for the auditory system
located on top of the basilar membrane