Chapter 36, Problem 15STP

Summary Introduction

To explain:

Why people might experience a temporary hearing loss after attending a loud concert.

Introduction:

The ability to sense sound by the identification of changes in motion from the environment over time in an organ like the ear is hearing or auditory perception.

Explanation of Solution

The inner ear can be harmed by noisy sounds and is too delicate hair cells. In response to noise, these hair cells vibrate and transmit a warning to the brain. The cells do not regrow until they have been killed Scientists assume that the brain misinterprets the signal it gets harms certain cells and it makes a sound.

Conclusion

Thus, this is the reason for temporary hearing loss after attending a loud concert.