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Physiology of AuditoryPhysiology of AuditorySystemSystem
Dr.Sherif BugnahENT Resident
 
Components of the Hearing MechanismComponents of the Hearing Mechanism
(by function(by function
))
 
Outer EarOuter Ear
: Capture; Amplify frequencies
Middle EarMiddle Ear
: Protection(by stapedius reflex) & Impedancematch of large amplitude vibration in air into a smallamplitude vibration
Inner Ear &CNS
: Frequency analysis Transduction
 
Structures of the Outer EarStructures of the Outer Ear
Auricle (Pinna)
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Collects sound
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Helps in soundlocalization
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Most efficient in directinghigh frequency sounds toTM
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Gathers sound waves
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Helps in localization
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Amplifies sound approx.5-6 dB
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