Quiz: Anatomy of the Ear

What is the main function of the ear?

• Smelling

• Hearing

• Tasting

• Touching

What is the outer visible part of the ear called?

• Cochlea

• Eustachian Tube

• Auricle/Pinna

• Auditory Nerve

Which part of the ear is responsible for collecting and funneling sound?

• Middle Ear

• Outer Ear

• Inner Ear

• Cochlea

The eardrum is also known as the:

• Cochlea

• Tympanic membrane

• Auricle

• Stirrup

What is the function of the ear canal?

• Balancing the body

• Vibrating with sound

• Amplifying and transmitting sound waves

• Protecting the inner ear from dust

What are the tiny bones in the middle ear collectively known as?

• Ossicles

• Auricles

• Cartilage

• Labyrinth

Which bone in the middle ear is attached to the eardrum?

• Stirrup

• Anvil

• Hammer

• Cochlea

What is the name of the snail-shaped structure in the inner ear?

• Eustachian Tube

• Cochlea

• Stirrup

• Anvil

The auditory nerve transmits sound information to which part of the body?

• Stomach

• Eyes

• Brain

• Nose

What is the primary function of the Eustachian tube?

• Hearing sound

• Equalizing air pressure

• Transmitting electrical signals

• Protecting the eardrum