ears Flashcards

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auditory canal

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these sound vibrations then pass through the canal to the ear drum

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ear drum

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the sound vibrations then pass to the ear drum which then also vibrate

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auditory nerve

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Transfers the impulses from the cochlea to the brain

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pinna

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The outer part of the ear which receive sound vibrations.

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tympanic cavity

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contains the auditory ossicles

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cochlea

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contains 3 chambers. and in the middle chamber the vibrations are turned into impulses.

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ossicles

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3 small bones which transfer sound from the ear drum to the cochlea

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earwax glands

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( located in the auditory canal ) produce earwax which keeps the eardrum flexible so the can vibrate easily.

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