Ear Trivia

What do you already know about the anatomy and physiology of the ear?

Our ears keep growing or getting bigger with age.

• True

• False

The body's smallest bone is found in the ear.

• True

• False

Our ears stop hearing when we sleep.

• True

• False

Noise exposure is the top leading cause of hearing loss.

• True

• False

Our ears have hair cells that can grow back.

• True

• False

Without ears, you would lose your balance.

• True

• False

Who has the most sensitive hearing?

• Bat

• Human

• Dog

• Moth

Hearing loss from listening to loud music will get better over time.

• True

• False

The cochlea is shaped like a:

• Snail's shell

• Baseball hat

• Crescent moon