What is the first step in the hearing process?

Question

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Sound passes the middle ear and goes to the cochlea, or inner ear.

Sound travels through the inner ear to the ear drum.

Sound is collected by the outer ear.

The cochlea sends electrical messages to the brain.

Answer 1

The first step in the hearing process is:

Sound is collected by the outer ear.

This is the initial stage where sound waves are gathered by the outer ear (pinna) before they travel further into the auditory system.