Parts of the Ear For MC Flashcard

Front

What is the function of the Cochlea in the ear?

Back

The Cochlea converts sound vibrations into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain.

Front

What is the Pinna?

Back

The Pinna is the outer part of the ear that collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Front

What are the three small bones in the middle ear?

Back

The three small bones are the Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup.

Front

What does the Ear Drum do?

Back

The Ear Drum vibrates when sound waves hit it, transferring the vibrations to the middle ear.

Front

What is the role of the Middle Ear?

Back

The Middle Ear amplifies sound vibrations and transfers them to the inner ear.

Front

What is the function of the Hearing Nerve?

Back

The Hearing Nerve carries electrical signals from the Cochlea to the brain for sound interpretation.

Front

What is the structure that contains tiny hair cells?

Back

The Cochlea contains approximately 15,000 tiny hair cells that help in hearing.

Front

What is the purpose of the Ear Canal?

Back

The Ear Canal channels sound waves from the Pinna to the Ear Drum.

Front

How do sound vibrations travel through the ear?

Back

Sound vibrations travel from the outer ear to the middle ear, then to the inner ear where they are converted to electrical signals.

Front

What is the Anvil?

Back

The Anvil is one of the three small bones in the middle ear that helps transmit sound vibrations.