Ear Anatomy

What is the outermost part of the ear called?

• Tympanic membrane

• Cochlea

• Pinna

• Eustachian tube

Which part of the ear collects sound waves?

• outer ear

• middle ear

• inner ear

• nose

What is the function of the middle ear?

• Store sound vibrations

• Transmit sound vibrations

• Filter sound vibrations

• Amplify sound vibrations

What is the scientific name for the eardrum?

• auditory membrane

• cochlear membrane

• tympanic membrane

• earlobe

Which part of the ear helps maintain balance?

• auditory nerve

• vestibular system

• eardrum

• cochlea

What is the function of the cochlea?

• The function of the cochlea is to filter sound vibrations.

• The function of the cochlea is to transmit sound vibrations to the brain.

• The function of the cochlea is to amplify sound vibrations.

• The function of the cochlea is to convert sound vibrations into electrical signals.

What is the purpose of the auditory nerve?

• Transmit sound signals from the cochlea to the brain.

• Transmit sound signals from the brain to the cochlea.

• Regulate the volume of sound in the ear.

• Provide balance and spatial orientation.

Which part of the ear amplifies sound vibrations?

• outer ear

• earlobe

• inner ear

• middle ear

What is the function of the semicircular canals?

• The function of the semicircular canals is to detect rotational movements of the head.

• The function of the semicircular canals is to regulate blood flow.

• The function of the semicircular canals is to control body temperature.

• The function of the semicircular canals is to produce sound waves.

What is the innermost part of the ear called?

• eardrum

• cochlea

• earlobe

• ear canal