Chapter Questions
Describe the process by which sound is transferred through air to the eardrum.
Describe the function of the Eustachian tube and discuss how failure of the Eustachian tube to function properly may lead to dysfunction of the auditory system.
Describe how the intensity of sound pressure waves is related to decibels of hearing loss.
Discuss how the outer hair cells work to increase hearing sensitivity.
Describe how turning of the head results in the vestibular system response to provide sensory information to the brain about angular acceleration.