Monday 10 December 2012

Sense of Hearing


The structure of ear


Parts of Ear
Function
Pinna
Collects sound waves
Ear canal
Directs sound waves to the eardrum
Ear drum
Vibrates when hit by sound waves
Ossicles
Make the vibrations of sound stronger
Cochlea
Contains fluid and receptors, changes sound vibration into impulses.
Auditory nerve
Carries impulses to brain
Balance canal (semicircular canal)
Contain fluid, helps us keep our balance
Eustachian tube
Keep air pressure equal on both sides of eardrum.

Watch this video to understand how we hear: Hearing Process


Summary of Hearing Process (click the picture to enlarge)















1 comment:

  1. This sound passes though the inner ear canal ,
    the midel ear and the tree small bones.
    Then the souds reach the corchlea and the auditory nerve.
    The auditory nerve sends signals to the brain.
    Some people not hearing good ,
    deafness means the loss of the sense .click here

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