Sound Waves

Front

Where does HEARING (interpreting the nerve impulses) take place?

Back

The brain.

Front

True or False: Sound travels better through solids than through liquids.

Back

True.

Front

If the distance represented by the letter A were increased, how would it change the way the sound was heard?

Back

The sound would be louder.

Front

What part of the ear provides equilibrium?

Back

Semicircular canals.

Front

What happens in the inner ear?

Back

Sound waves are converted into nerve impulses.

Front

What is the definition of sound waves?

Back

Vibrations that travel through air, water, or solids and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

Front

What is the role of the cochlea in the ear?

Back

The cochlea converts sound waves into nerve impulses.

Front

What is the difference between pitch and loudness?

Back

Pitch refers to the frequency of sound waves, while loudness refers to the amplitude of sound waves.

Front

How does sound travel through different mediums?

Back

Sound travels faster in solids than in liquids, and faster in liquids than in gases due to the density and elasticity of the medium.

Front

What is the function of the auditory nerve?

Back

The auditory nerve transmits sound information from the cochlea to the brain.