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| what are the functions of the ossicles in the ear? |
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Definition
makes fluid in inner ear move-vibrations-cause hearing receptors to get excited
transfers energy from air to fluid |
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| 8. What parts of the brain are used in hearing? How is the type of information that they process different? |
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Definition
medulla oblongata and pons-relay hearing info
inferior colliculi-unconscious hearing reflexes and movements
thalamus
temporal lobe-conscious hearing, cerebral cortex
cerebellum-movements related to equilibrium, move head and neck in response |
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| what is the function of the temporal lobe in the hearing process? |
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Definition
| conscious hearing, cerebral cortex |
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| What is the function of the medulla oblongata and pons in hearing |
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Definition
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| what is the role of the inferior colliculi in hearing? |
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Definition
| unconscious hearing reflexes and movements |
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| what is the function of the cerebellum in hearing |
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Definition
| movement related to equilibrium, move head and neck in response |
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| how do the trigeminal(V) and facial nerve(VII) connect to hearing? |
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Definition
| control ligaments and muscles to protect bones from moving too much |
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| how does the vestibulocochlear nerve relate to hearing? |
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| what is a transducer organ? how does the hearing process transform? |
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Definition
| transforms; goes from air to fluid to electrical |
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