The Middle Ear Serves an Impedance-Matching Function by

question 131

Multiple Choice

The middle ear serves an impedance-matching function by

• A) amplifying the force per unit area.
• B) reducing the area over which the existing force is exerted.
• C) a & b
• D) neither of the above.

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

The natural internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Sleep Cycle

A progression through several stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM stages, typically recurring multiple times throughout a night's sleep.

Alpha Waves

Brainwaves that are present when a person is relaxed and calm but still awake, typically with closed eyes, indicative of a state of restful alertness.

EEG

Stands for Electroencephalogram, a test that measures electrical activity in the brain to diagnose conditions like epilepsy or monitor sleep disorders.