Ears Quiz_3

What are the three main sections of the ear?

• Outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear

• Pinna, eardrum, and cochlea

• Auricle, ossicles, and auditory nerves

• Hammer, anvil, and stirrup

A flap of skin of the ear catches the sound and directs it to the eardrum is _______>

• Pinna

• Eardrum

• Cochlea

• Hammer

What is produced in the ear canal?

• Earwax

• Dust

• Foreign bodies

• Sound waves

What are the three smallest bones in our body called?

• Hammer, anvil, and stirrup

• Pinna, eardrum, and cochlea

• Auricle, ossicles, and auditory nerves

• Eardrum, cochlea, and auditory nerves

Which part of the ear picks up the sound that passes through the ear canal?

• Eardrum

• Pinna

• Cochlea

• Anvil

What is the function of the cochlea and auditory nerves?

• Receiving sound waves and transmitting them to the brain

• Catching the sound and directing it to the eardrum

• Producing earwax

• Picking up the sound that passes through the ear canal

What is the safest approach to cleaning the ears?

• Visiting a doctor or other health care professionals

• Using a spoon-like tool

• Inserting objects in the ear

• Setting headphones to the highest volume

How should you clean your outer ear regularly?

• Using a clean, damp washcloth

• Using a suction cup

• Using forceps

• Using a spoon-like tool

What may damage the ear canal and eardrum that may result in poor hearing?

• Inserting any object in the ear

• Cleaning the outer ear regularly

• Setting headphones to the low volume

• Visiting a doctor or other health care professionals

What should you avoid to protect your eardrum?

• Places with pleasant sounds

• Loud and piercing sounds

• Seeing an otolaryngologist