Chapter 1b - Wonderfully Made Flashcards
to move rapidly back and forth
vibrate
sound vibrations traveling through the air
sound waves
which part of the ear looks like a cup and is designed to catch sound waves
outer ear
what is the little tube in your ear that sound waves are sent through
auditory canal
What is the thin piece of skin found at the end of the auditory canal?
eardrum
What are the three bones in the middle ear
hammer, anvil, stirrup
What part in the ear is filled with a liquid?
cochlea
What nerve carries the message of hearing to the brain?
auditory nerve
Through what 3 things does sound travel
air, water, and solids
What are sound waves?
sound vibrations traveling through the air
What are the 3 main sections of the ear?
inner ear, middle ear, and outer ear
List two ways that God has planned to protect your ears.
the scull protects your outer ear; the auditory glands is lined with tiny hairs and glands that make wax. The hairs and wax work together to stop dust and small insects from getting in the middle ear.
List 2 ways you can help to protect your ears
never put any objects in your ears, when you play, protect your ears from sharp blows