7.7.1 - Outer Ear (Pinna)
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What is the main function of the pinna?
💡 Hint: Think about what part of your body collects sound.
What material is the pinna primarily made of?
💡 Hint: It's similar to what's found in your nose.
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What is the primary role of the pinna?
💡 Hint: Think about what the outer ear does.
True or False: The pinna helps filter different frequencies of sound.
💡 Hint: Remember how we hear different sounds more clearly.
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How would a person with a damaged pinna experience sound differently compared to a person with a healthy pinna?
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of collection and directionality in hearing.
Propose an experiment to investigate how the shape of the pinna affects sound localization using different shaped funnels.
💡 Hint: Think about what elements of the funnel shape may direct sound waves differently.
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