Sense of Hearing

Front

What is the passage of sound to the middle ear called?

Back

Ear canal

Front

How is sound produced?

Back

Through vibrations.

Front

What do ears collect?

Back

Sound.

Front

What is a thin flap of skin that vibrates when sound passes through?

Back

Eardrum.

Front

What part of the ear collects sound from the environment?

Back

Pinna.

Front

What is the function of the ear canal?

Back

To carry sound waves to the eardrum.

Front

What happens to the eardrum when sound waves hit it?

Back

It vibrates.

Front

What is the role of vibrations in sound production?

Back

Vibrations create sound waves.

Front

What is the outer part of the ear called?

Back

Pinna.

Front

What is the cochlea responsible for?

Back

Converting sound vibrations into nerve signals.