Cochlea and auditory system Flashcards
1
Q
what is sound?
A
a compression wave in ai r
2
Q
what are th 3 parts of the ear?
A
inner, middle, outer
3
Q
What does outer ear do?
A
get sound to the eardrum
4
Q
What are the bones called in the middle ear?
A
maleus, incus, stapes
5
Q
What are membranes in middle ear?
A
tympanic membrane and footplate(on stapes)
6
Q
What does inner ear contain?
A
cochlea
7
Q
what does the cochlea do/
A
separate frequency by fourier (transfrom)
8
Q
What is membranes in inner ear?
A
basilae membrane (has hairs on) and tectorial membrane
9
Q
what are frequncies in cochlea?
A
high frequency at base of the cochlea
low frequency at apex of the cochlea
10
Q
what are piller cells?
A
supporting cells for hair cells
