Hearing & Balance

What initiates the creation of sound waves?

• Light reflecting off objects

• Changes in temperature

• Vibrations causing air particles to move

• Movement of water particles

What is the role of the tympanic membrane in hearing?

• It vibrates in response to sound waves

• It amplifies sound waves

• It captures sound waves from the environment

• It converts sound waves into electrical signals

How does the brain detect the pitch of a sound?

• By the color of the sound waves

• By the location of the hair cells being triggered

• By the duration of the sound

• By the volume of the sound

Which part of the ear is primarily responsible for maintaining equilibrium?

• The auditory canal

• The vestibular apparatus

• The cochlea

• The tympanic membrane

What causes motion sickness?

• Listening to music while moving

• A conflict between sensory information

• Lack of sleep

• Eating too much before traveling