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Flashcards on The Human Ear
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What is the function of the human ear?
The function of the human ear is to detect and transmit sounds to the brain for interpretation.
What are the three main parts of the human ear?
The three main parts of the human ear are the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear.
What is the outer ear composed of?
The outer ear is composed of the pinna and the ear canal.
What is the function of the pinna?
The pinna helps collect sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
What is the middle ear filled with?
The middle ear is filled with air.
What are the three small bones in the middle ear called?
The three small bones in the middle ear are called the hammer (malleus), anvil (incus), and stirrup (stapes).
What is the function of the ossicles (three small bones) in the middle ear?
The ossicles amplify and transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
What is the inner ear responsible for?
The inner ear is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.
What is the cochlea?
The cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing.
What are hair cells in the inner ear responsible for?
Hair cells in the inner ear are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.
What is the function of the auditory nerve?
The auditory nerve carries electrical signals from the inner ear to the brain for interpretation.
What are the semicircular canals in the inner ear responsible for?
The semicircular canals in the inner ear are responsible for detecting and transmitting information about balance and spatial orientation.
What are some common problems or disorders of the human ear?
Some common problems or disorders of the human ear include hearing loss, ear infections, tinnitus, and vertigo.
How can exposure to loud noise affect the human ear?
Exposure to loud noise can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss and damage to the sensitive structures of the ear.
How can we protect our ears from loud noise?
We can protect our ears from loud noise by using earplugs or earmuffs in noisy environments.
What is the function of the human ear?
The function of the human ear is to detect and transmit sounds to the brain for interpretation.
What are the three main parts of the human ear?
The three main parts of the human ear are the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear.
What is the outer ear composed of?
The outer ear is composed of the pinna and the ear canal.
What is the function of the pinna?
The pinna helps collect sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
What is the middle ear filled with?
The middle ear is filled with air.
What are the three small bones in the middle ear called?
The three small bones in the middle ear are called the hammer (malleus), anvil (incus), and stirrup (stapes).
What is the function of the ossicles (three small bones) in the middle ear?
The ossicles amplify and transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
What is the inner ear responsible for?
The inner ear is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.
What is the cochlea?
The cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing.
What are hair cells in the inner ear responsible for?
Hair cells in the inner ear are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.
What is the function of the auditory nerve?
The auditory nerve carries electrical signals from the inner ear to the brain for interpretation.
What are the semicircular canals in the inner ear responsible for?
The semicircular canals in the inner ear are responsible for detecting and transmitting information about balance and spatial orientation.
What are some common problems or disorders of the human ear?
Some common problems or disorders of the human ear include hearing loss, ear infections, tinnitus, and vertigo.
How can exposure to loud noise affect the human ear?
Exposure to loud noise can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss and damage to the sensitive structures of the ear.
How can we protect our ears from loud noise?
We can protect our ears from loud noise by using earplugs or earmuffs in noisy environments.
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