Asked by Daniela Guadarrama on Jul 07, 2024
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Sound vibrations are translated into patterns of nerve impulses in the ____.
A) pinna
B) ear canal
C) middle ear
D) cochlea
E) eardrum
Nerve Impulses
Electrical signals that travel along the nerve fibers, facilitating communication throughout the nervous system.
Sound Vibrations
These are oscillations of pressure transmitted through mediums such as air or water, perceived by the auditory system.
Cochlea
A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that plays a key role in the process of hearing by converting sound waves into nerve impulses.
- Outline the specific duties of particular segments in the sensory systems of humans.
- Familiarize oneself with the physiological and anatomical components of human auditory and visual systems.
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Zybrea KnightJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The cochlea is responsible for translating sound vibrations into patterns of nerve impulses. The pinna helps to collect and direct sound into the ear canal, the ear canal funnels the sound towards the eardrum, and the middle ear conducts the sound vibrations to the cochlea. However, it is the cochlea that contains tiny hair cells that respond to specific frequencies of sound and convert them into electrical signals that are sent to the brain via the auditory nerve.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the specific duties of particular segments in the sensory systems of humans.
- Familiarize oneself with the physiological and anatomical components of human auditory and visual systems.