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46. Sensory Systems
Sensory System
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Sitting too close to the amplifiers at a concert may __________.
A
affect the alignment of the semicircular canals
B
cause fluid leakage from the cochlea
C
cause the hammer to damage the anvil and stirrup bones
D
damage the pinnae
E
damage the hair cells in the ears
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Understand the structure of the human ear, which includes the outer ear (pinnae), middle ear (hammer, anvil, stirrup), and inner ear (cochlea and semicircular canals).
Recognize that loud sounds primarily affect the inner ear, where the cochlea is located. The cochlea contains hair cells that are sensitive to sound vibrations.
Consider the role of hair cells in the cochlea. These cells convert sound vibrations into electrical signals that the brain interprets as sound.
Identify that exposure to loud sounds, such as those from amplifiers at a concert, can lead to damage of these hair cells, resulting in hearing loss or tinnitus.
Conclude that the most likely effect of sitting too close to amplifiers at a concert is damage to the hair cells in the ears, rather than affecting the semicircular canals, causing fluid leakage, or damaging the bones in the middle ear.
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