human ears Flashcards

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sound waves vibrate the ear drum

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vibrations are passes onto tiny bones that amplify them

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3
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vibrations passes onto liquid inside the cochlea

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4
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4)

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tiny hairs in the cochlea detect these vibrations and creat electrical signals/impulses

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5
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5)

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impulses are sent along the auditory nerve to the brain

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6
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how does the brain interpret the signals

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as sounds of different pitches and volumes depending on frequency and and intensity

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