Pitch and loudness of sounds
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Measured in decibels?
amplitude
Low frequencies are transduced where?
at the apex
Flexibility of ___ membrane varies along the length, so different frequencies affect different parts of the ear.
basilar
The louder the sound, the more ____membrane moves and the more ___ are stimulated.
basilar, hair cells
What is pitch determined by?
frequency of sound, high frequency=high pitch, and low frequency=low pitch
Measured in Hertz (Hz)?
pitch
High frequencies are transduced where?
the base of the cochlea (near the oval window)
The intensity or amplitude determines?
the loudness of sound, soft sounds=stimulates few hair cells, loud sounds stimulate more hair cells
