5.3 - Hearing

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5.3 - Hearing 

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cochlea - slakkenhuis

External/outer ear

Pinna

Ear canal

Eardrum (sort of border)

So? how does hearing 'technically' work?

Stimulus?

Collecting info

The way sound travels

Auricle - Ear canal - Eardrum - Hammer - Anvil - Stirrup - Cochlea (creates nerve impulse) - Auditory nerve --> brain 

When climbing a mountain/taking flight

Air pressure on the outside is very low, on the inside relatively high. You'll have to swallow some water in order to 'pop' your ears.

Air pressure pushes on eardrum

Eustachian tube connects to your nasal cavity/throat.

Do assignments BS 5.3

1, 2 and 7