Sound transduction

Sound transduction is the process by which our ears convert sound waves from the environment into electrical signals that our brain can understand. When sound waves enter the ear, they cause the eardrum to vibrate. These vibrations are then transferred through tiny bones in the middle ear to the cochlea in the inner ear, which is filled with fluid. The movement of the fluid stimulates hair cells in the cochlea, converting the vibrations into electrical signals. These signals travel to the brain via the auditory nerve, allowing us to perceive and interpret sounds.