The Hearing Song: How Hearing Works - it’s CRAZY!

The video explains the process of hearing, starting with sound waves entering the ear and causing the eardrum to vibrate. These vibrations are transferred to the middle ear, where the ossicles amplify them. The vibrations then move to the inner ear, where the cochlea and basilar membrane play a crucial role. The organ of Corti converts these vibrations into electrical signals, which travel through the auditory nerve to the brain, allowing us to perceive sound.

What happens to sound waves when they enter the ear?

Describe the role of the tympanic membrane in the hearing process.

Explain how vibrations are transferred to the middle ear.

What is the function of the cochlea in hearing?

How does the auditory nerve contribute to the hearing process?