Physiology of Hearing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of the pinna?
A
To funnel sound into the external acoustic meautus
2
Q
What is the role of the middle ear?
A
To amplify sounds
3
Q
Where does sound enter and leave the inner ear?
A
Enters via the oval window and leaves via the round window
4
Q
What are the three parts of the cochlear?
A
Vestibular canal
Scala Media
Tympanic canal
5
Q
What in the cochlear is responsible for the generation of sound?
A
Organ of Corti
