Hearing & Balance: Crash Course A&P #17

Crash Course A&P continues the journey through sensory systems with a look at how your sense of hearing works. We follow sounds as they work there way into the ear where they are registered and transformed into action potentials. This mechanism not only helps you hear but also helps maintain your equilibrium. Pssst... we made flashcards to help you review the content in this episode! Find them on the free Crash Course App! Download it here for Apple Devices: Download it here for Android Devices: Table of Contents Choclea, Basilar Membrane, and Hair Cells Register and Transduct Sound into Action Potentials The Vestibular Apparatus Responds to Specific Motions Keep Your Equilibrium 7:36 *** Crash Course is now on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at Thanks to the following Patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: Mark Brouwer, Jan Schmid, Ste