why do I feel the hair on my hands going up when I hear a sound of very high frequency?

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why do I feel the hair on my hands going up when I hear a sound of very high frequency?

I know it has something to do with the function of the organ of Corti (cochlea), but what exactly?

2007-03-31 05:46:59 · 2 answers · asked by gepsimos 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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These vibrations must stimulate the nerves responsible for hair sensations.

2007-03-31 06:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Is it ANY high frequency, or does the high frequency happen to be coming from a high voltage capacitor next to which you are standing? If it's the latter, then I think I can answer your question...

2007-03-31 06:05:36 · answer #2 · answered by J.C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋