Ear Flashcards
1
Q
Pinna
A
Reflects sound waves into the ear canal
2
Q
Tympanic membrane ( eardrums)
A
Increasing the intensity of the sound by reducing the area
3
Q
Ossicles
A
Vibrates the three bones
Hammer
Anvil
Stirrup
4
Q
Cochlea
A
Bones hit the oval window of the cochlea. The cochlea has nerve cells that detected the sound to convert it into electrical impulses