auditory system
The system responsible for taking in sound from the environment. The human auditory system is made up of the group of structures used in the process of hearing sound. This includes structures all the way from the outer ear to the brain's auditory cortex.
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Overview: The Human Auditory System
Last Modified: January 13, 2011
In the human body, the system responsible for taking in sound from the environment is known as the "auditory system." The human auditory system is made up of the group of structures used in the process… View Full Article
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