Ears
& Hearing
Anatomy of the Ear
Anatomy
and Physiology of the Ear
Good illustration of the inner ear and its parts in both professional
and normal terms explained by Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.
How
to Make a Model of Your Eardrum
Have you wondered how we hear sounds?
Neuroscience
for Kids - The Ear
The ears contain structures for both the sense of hearing and
the sense of balance. The eighth cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear
nerve made up of the auditory and vestibular nerves) carries
nerve impulses for both hearing and balance from the ear to the
brain.
Hearing Tests
Free
Hearing Test
Most hearing losses occur gradually over the years. So it's often
difficult to recognize. Try these simple self-assessments of
your hearing status. This is not to replace a hearing test by
a physician.
Hearing
Loss Simulation
In this simulation you can discover how sensorineural hearing
losses affect hearing. This type of hearing impairment is by
far the most frequent and is caused by a dysfunction of the inner
ear.
Online
Hearing Test
For use in a quiet room, preferably with headphones, test your
hearing. This tests for common forms of hearing loss.
Ten
Ways To Recognize Hearing Loss
These questions will help you determine if you need to have your
hearing evaluated by a medical professional.
How the Deaf Manage
Dogs for the Deaf
Dogs for the Deaf dogs are chosen from adoption shelters. We
look for dogs that are healthy, friendly, intelligent,
and energetic.
Sound
and Fury - Deaf Culture
For many, being deaf means membership in a close-knit, supportive
community based on a rich history and beautiful language.
What is a TTY?
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf. The TTY gives deaf people
the luxury of just being able to pick up the phone and chat.
What
is Wrong with the Use of these Terms: "Deaf-mute",
"Deaf and dumb", or "Hearing-impaired"?
Communication is not reserved for hearing people alone, and using
one's voice is not the only way to communicate.
How the Blind Use Their Ears
Seeing
With Your Ears
Here you can:
Explore synesthetic sound & vision;
Compose your own music fragments;
Create your own sonic sculptures;
Teach yourself polyphonic listening;
Even learn about vision substitution.
Lessons
Information
for Educators and Student Activities
Activities, games and videos to make learning about sound and
hearing more interesting.
Protecting Your Ears
Noise-Induced
Hearing Loss
NIHL can be caused by a one-time exposure to loud sound as well
as by repeated exposure to sounds at various loudness levels
over an extended period of time.
Noisy
Toys Can Damage Your Hearing
Toys that pose a noise danger include cap guns, talking dolls,
vehicles with horns and sirens, walkie-talkies, musical instruments,
and toys with cranks.
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