Asked by Laney Ankney on Jun 11, 2024
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Which of the following correctly lists the order of structures through which sound travels after entering the ear?
A) auditory canal,eardrum,middle ear,cochlea
B) eardrum,auditory canal,middle ear,cochlea
C) eardrum,middle ear,cochlea,auditory canal
D) cochlea,eardrum,middle ear,auditory canal
Auditory Canal
The tube that runs from the outer ear to the middle ear, transmitting sound waves to the eardrum.
Cochlea
A spiral-shaped cavity located within the inner ear, instrumental in converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses for auditory perception.
Middle Ear
The section of the ear located between the eardrum and the inner ear, containing three small bones that transmit sound vibrations.
- Follow the path of sound through the ear to understand how it is processed.
Verified Answer
AB
anusha burhanJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sound enters the ear through the auditory canal, then vibrates the eardrum. From the eardrum, the vibrations move through the bones of the middle ear (ossicles) and finally into the cochlea for processing into nerve impulses.
Learning Objectives
- Follow the path of sound through the ear to understand how it is processed.