ears Flashcards
1
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auditory canal
A
these sound vibrations then pass through the canal to the ear drum
2
Q
ear drum
A
the sound vibrations then pass to the ear drum which then also vibrate
3
Q
auditory nerve
A
Transfers the impulses from the cochlea to the brain
4
Q
pinna
A
The outer part of the ear which receive sound vibrations.
5
Q
tympanic cavity
A
contains the auditory ossicles
6
Q
cochlea
A
contains 3 chambers. and in the middle chamber the vibrations are turned into impulses.
7
Q
ossicles
A
3 small bones which transfer sound from the ear drum to the cochlea
8
Q
earwax glands
A
( located in the auditory canal ) produce earwax which keeps the eardrum flexible so the can vibrate easily.