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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
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Physiology Textbooks Boundless Anatomy and Physiology Special Senses
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Section 3

Hearing and Equilibrium

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Physiology
by Boundless
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Sound

Sound waves, characterized by frequency and amplitude, are perceived uniquely by different organisms.

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The Vestibular System

Gravity, acceleration, and deceleration are detected by evaluating the inertia on receptive cells in the vestibular system.

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Reception of Sound

The outer, middle, and inner structures of the ear collect sound energy, converting it to audible sound.

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Transduction of Sound

When sound waves reach the ear, the ear transduces this mechanical stimulus (pressure) into a nerve impulse (electrical signal) that the brain perceives as sound.

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