Sound waves entering the ear canal hit a delicate, stretched membrane causing it to vibrate. What is the…
Sound waves entering the ear canal hit a delicate, stretched membrane causing it to vibrate. What is the name of this membrane?
- Pinna
- Eardrum (Tympanum)
- Cochlea
- Eustachian tube
Solution
The eardrum (tympanum) is a thin, stretched membrane inside the ear that vibrates when struck by incoming sound waves.
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