Quiz on the Human Ear

What is the function of the outer part of our ear?

• Filter sound waves

• Produce sound waves

• Catch sound waves

• Amplify sound

What is the role of the Malleus, Incus, and Stapes in the ear?

• Block sound waves

• Amplify sound waves

• Produce sound waves

• Detect sound waves

What is the purpose of the Cochlea in the ear?

• Detect sound waves

• Amplify sound waves

• Block sound waves

• Convert sound waves to electrical impulses

How does the brain interpret the signals from the hair cells in the Cochlea?

• By creating music

• By sending electrical impulses

• By blocking sound waves

• By amplifying sound waves

What happens when certain pitches of sound resonate in specific locations in the Cochlea?

• The sound is blocked

• The hair cells move

• The sound is amplified

• The brain interprets the sound

What is the main function of the Stapes in the ear?

• Block sound waves

• Create waves in the fluid of the inner ear

• Detect sound waves

• Amplify sound waves

What is the significance of the surface area of the Stapes and the eardrum in amplifying sound?

• The smaller the surface area, the louder the sound

• The larger the surface area, the louder the sound

• The larger the surface area, the quieter the sound

• The smaller the surface area, the quieter the sound

How do the Malleus, Incus, and Stapes work together in the ear?

• Block sound waves

• Amplify sound waves

• Produce sound waves

• Detect sound waves

What is the primary function of the Incus in the ear?

• Block sound waves

• Create waves in the fluid of the inner ear

• Detect sound waves

• Amplify sound waves

How does the Cochlea contribute to the process of hearing?

• Detect sound waves

• Amplify sound waves

• Block sound waves

• Convert sound waves to electrical impulses