Lessons 1 and 2 pages 161-164
Which of the five senses uses the nose?
smell
What are the three parts of the ear?
outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear
What is the order in which sound waves travel to the brain?
outer ear -> middle ear -> inner ear -> auditory nerve -> brain
doctors do ____ tests to check your hearing.
hearing
an object that is shorter will have (higher or lower) pitch
higher
Which part of the ear is the ear drum located in?
middle ear
the ______ interprets sound messages.
brain
a _____ ____ is a small device in the ear that makes sounds louder.
hearing aid
Sound moves in _____
waves
the ______ nerve carries sound energy to the brain
auditory
a _____ _____ is guided into the ear by the outer ear.
__ ______ is a language people who are hard of hearing or deaf might use to communicate
sign language
what starts sound waves?
vibrations
the ____ ______ is the tube between the external ear and the ear drum that directs sound like a funnel.
ear canal
what part of the outer ear cannot be seen when looking at someone?
the ear canal
Should you listen to music that is very loud? Why or why not?
no because it could damage your ears
______ is the highness or lowness of sounds
pitch
what three bones are found in the middle ear?
hammer, anvil, stirrup
the small bones in the ear ______ when sound waves touch them.
vibrate
You should (always or never) put things in your ear canal.
never