Hearing Flashcards
1
Q
Name the parts of the ear
A
Ear flap, eardrum, cochlea, auditory nerve, ear bones
2
Q
Give the steps of what happens when an object vibrates
A
Object vibrates > Air vibrates > ear drum vibrates > Ear bones vibrate > Hairs vibrate in the cochlea sending a message to the brain through the auditory brain
3
Q
What is an auditory range?
A
The range of frequencies (vibrations per second) that you can hear
4
Q
What is the auditory range for humans?
A
20 - 20,000 Hz
5
Q
Name animals that can hear much higher frequencies than us
A
Dogs (40,000 Hz)
Dolphins (120,000 Hz)
Bats (120,000 Hz)
