CHAPTER 1 : THE WORLD THROUGH OUR SENSES

1.5: SENSE OF HEARING

THE EAR

The ear is a sensory organ of hearing Consists of 3 main parts

Outer ear Middle ear Inner ear

ACTIVITY 1.6
E F

Aims : To observe and identify each part of the ear and its function.

I C A B D

Based on the given diagram, identify the parts of the ear

What are the function of each part of the ear?

Part of the ear Ear pinna Function Collects and directs sound waves into the ear Channels sound waves to the eardrum Eardrum Vibrates when it is hit by sound waves Amplify sound vibrations Oval window Sends vibrations from the bony ossicles into the inner ear Cochlea Changes sound vibrations to nerve impulses Sends nerve impulses to the brain for interpretation Eustachian tube Equalises the air pressure on both sides of the ear Controls body balance

QUESTIONS~
Name 2 structures of the ear which do not play a part in hearing Which part of the ear is affected when a person suffers from seasickness?

The sound pathway of hearing mechanism

Ear pinna Eardrum

Oval window
impulse

Auditory nerve

Brain

CONCLUSION
THE ORGAN OF HEARING IN A PERSON IS THE EAR