Question

Starting with the auricle, trace sound into the inner ear to the point at which action potentials are generated in the vestibulocochlear nerve?

Answer 1

Answer:

The sound waves then travel toward a flexible, oval membrane at the end of the ear canal called the eardrum, or tympanic membrane.

Explanation:

The auricle (pinna) is the visible portion of the outer ear. It collects sound waves and channels them into the ear canal (external auditory meatus), where the sound is amplified.