Physiology Of Hearing Flashcards
Travelling speed of sounds?
340m/s
What is intensity measured in?
dB SPL
What is pain threshold?
140db spl
Frequency range for adult humans?
20 to 20,000
Over which level can you get permanent hearing damage?
Over 90 db
What are 3 bones inside middle ear cavity?
Incus, malleus, stapes
How much pressure is increased in middle ear?
X45
Otitis media?
Infection/ inflammation of middle ear, in children (upper respiratory tract infection), fills with fluid
Grommets?
Small tube placed in ear for drainage
Otosclerosis?
Fusion of stapes and oval window
Frequency at basal end?
High
Frequency apical end?
Low
Scala vestibule is connected to?
Oval window
Scala tympani is connected to?
Round window
Where do scala vestibule and tympani communicate?
Helicotrema at apex of cochlear
What do scala vestibule and tympani contain?
Perilymph high sodium low potassium
What does scala media contain?
Endolymph
Where is endolymph produced?
Stria vascularis