Asked by Preston Husband on May 21, 2024
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Audition begins when sound waves strike the ________,causing it to vibrate.
A) eardrum
B) anvil
C) stirrup
D) cochlea
Eardrum
A thin, tightly stretched membrane located in the middle ear that vibrates in response to sound waves, aiding in the transmission of sound to the inner ear structures.
Anvil
A heavy iron block used in metalworking as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.
Stirrup
A small, U-shaped bone in the middle ear that plays a key role in transmitting sounds from the outer ear to the inner ear.
- Absorb information regarding the conveyance of sound waves from the external environment to the auditory cortex.
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RH
randy hernandezMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sound waves first enter the ear canal and strike the eardrum. This causes the eardrum to vibrate, which then sets the rest of the auditory system into motion. The anvil, stirrup, and cochlea are all parts of the inner ear that work together with the eardrum to convert sound waves into nerve impulses that the brain can interpret as sound.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb information regarding the conveyance of sound waves from the external environment to the auditory cortex.