human ears Flashcards
1
Q
1)
A
sound waves vibrate the ear drum
2
Q
2)
A
vibrations are passes onto tiny bones that amplify them
3
Q
3)
A
vibrations passes onto liquid inside the cochlea
4
Q
4)
A
tiny hairs in the cochlea detect these vibrations and creat electrical signals/impulses
5
Q
5)
A
impulses are sent along the auditory nerve to the brain
6
Q
how does the brain interpret the signals
A
as sounds of different pitches and volumes depending on frequency and and intensity