L16 Acoustic and Vestibular System Flashcards
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What is sound?
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Sound is a pressure variation, caused by a vibrating object (vocal cords), that propegates in an elastic medium (air)
Sound wave is captured by the peripheral auditory system
2
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What is the division of the auditory system
A
Peripheral Auditory System - outer, middle and inner ear
Central Auditory System - Pathways and auditory cortex
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