Translation of "auditory system" into Icelandic

sensory system for the sense of hearing. It includes both the sensory organs and the auditory parts of the sensory system

The auditory system uses interaural time differences (ITD), interaural level differences (ILD) and frequency cues to localize sounds. ITD is the slight delay between when a sound reaches each ear, especially for sounds coming from the side, which helps determine the sound’s horizontal position. ILD relies on the difference in amplitude caused by the head blocking sound waves, more pronounced with high frequencies, helping differentiate the directionality of sound. Frequency cues, influenced by structures like the pinna, modify sound waves depending on their source, contributing to spatial awareness regardless of lighting conditions.