long answers

Question 1

understanding central auditory pathway

Answer 1

sound travels from the ear to brain in these steps:
outer ear
middle ear
inner ear
hair cells
auditory nerve

Question 2

CAP: outer ear

Answer 2

captures sound
acoustic energy

Question 3

CAP: middle ear

Answer 3

vibrates bones
mechanical energy

Question 4

CAP: inner ear

Answer 4

moves fluid
hydraulic energy

Question 5

CAP: hair cells

Answer 5

convert motion to neural signals
electrical energy

Question 6

CAP: auditory nerve

Answer 6

sends signals to brainstem, thalamus, auditory cortex

Question 7

The central auditory pathway involves ascending networks that include (ECOLIMA)

Answer 7

Eighth nerve
Cochlear nucleus
Superior Olivary complex
Lateral Lemniscus
Inferior colliculus
Medial geniculate body
Auditory cortex

Question 8

how does the peripheral vestibular pathway detect head movements

Answer 8

through inner ears semicircular canals and otolith organs

Question 9

PVP: hair cells

Answer 9

send signals through vestibular nerve to brainstems vestibular nuclei

Question 10

PVP: where is processed info sent

Answer 10

cerebellum for motor control, spinal cord for posture adjustments, ocular system for vision stabilization, and the cortex for spatial awareness.