
Hearing and Auditory System Quiz

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Social Studies
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11th Grade
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MATTHEW GRAHAM
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the cochlea in the auditory system?
To amplify sound waves
To protect the inner ear from loud noises
To convert sound waves into neural impulses
To balance the pressure in the ear
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the ear contains the ossicles?
Inner ear
Outer ear
Auditory canal
Middle ear
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the basilar membrane?
To transmit sound to the auditory nerve
To detect balance and movement
To separate the outer and middle ear
To respond to different sound frequencies
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which theory suggests that different parts of the basilar membrane respond to different frequencies?
Frequency theory
Temporal theory
Place theory
Wave theory
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
Fluid in the middle ear
Problems with the ossicles
Blockage of the ear canal
Damage to the inner ear structures
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the pinna in the auditory system?
To collect and direct sound waves into the ear
To convert sound waves into neural signals
To balance the pressure in the ear
To protect the eardrum
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a binaural cue for sound localization?
Tympanic membrane vibration
Interaural level difference
Pinna shape
Sound wave frequency
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