Sound Flashcards
1
Q
What is pitch measured in ?
A
Hertz (Hz)
2
Q
What is sound intensity measured in ?
A
Decibels (db)
3
Q
Where are sound waves collected
A
The ear lobe or pinna
4
Q
Where do sound waves travel along ?
A
The ear canal
5
Q
What happens when the waves reach the ear drum?
A
They make it vibrate
6
Q
What small bones amplify the vibrations ?
A
The ossicles
7
Q
What turns the vobrations into electrical signals ?
A
The cochlea
8
Q
What takes the signals to the brain ?
A
The auditory nerve
