Explain the Functioning of the Sense of Hearing

question 9

Essay

Explain the functioning of the sense of hearing.Explain how the sound waves are transmitted to the cochlea.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain beneath the thalamus, responsible for coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain associated with decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, navigation, and the consolidation of information from short-term to long-term memory.

Learned Response

A behavior that has been acquired through conditioning, where an individual learns to respond in a specific way to a stimulus after repeated exposure.