Each part and area of the ear have specific functions in the hearing process. In which of the following parts of the ear are sound waves changed into a signal the brain can understand?

A.

inner ear

B.

none of these

C.

middle ear

D.

outer ear

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Biology

Emiliano Wilkinson

11 August, 19:46

Each part and area of the ear have specific functions in the hearing process. In which of the following parts of the ear are sound waves changed into a signal the brain can understand?

A.

inner ear

B.

none of these

C.

middle ear

D.

outer ear

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Alison Callahan · Answer 1

Answer: A). inner ear

Explanation: In the inner ear, the vibration of the hair cells brings about bending of the hair cell which creates electrical signal. The electrical signals is then carried to the brain by the auditory nerve where it is interpreted as sound.

Each part and area of the ear have specific functions in the hearing process. In which of the following parts of the ear are sound waves changed into a signal the brain can understand?A.inner earB.none of theseC.middle earD.outer ear

Each part and area of the ear have specific functions in the hearing process. In which of the following parts of the ear are sound waves changed into a signal the brain can understand?

A.

inner ear

B.

none of these

C.

middle ear

D.

outer ear