G2 Q2 SCI Hearing

What part of the ear collects sound waves?

• Pinna (auricle)

• Ear canal

• Eardrum

• Cochlea

What is the function of earwax?

• To protect ears

• To make ears dirty

• To block sound

• To help hear better

What are the three tiny bones in the middle ear called?

• Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup

• Malleus, Incus, Stapes

• Cochlea, Pinna, Eardrum

• Outer, Middle, Inner

What does the cochlea do?

• Collects sound waves

• Changes vibrations into signals

• Protects the ear

• Creates vibrations

What is otitis externa?

• A part of the inner ear

• Inflammation of the external ear canal

• Inflammation of the middle ear

• A type of earwax

What should you avoid to take care of your ears?

• Listening to loud music

• Using soft cloth

• Keeping water out

• Cleaning with cotton swabs

What is the ear canal also known as?

• Cochlea

• Meatus

• Eardrum

• Auricle

What is the purpose of the eardrum?

• To direct sound

• To protect the inner ear

• To create vibrations

• To collect sound waves

What can cause swimmer's ear?

• Water trapped in the ear canal

• Loud music

• Earwax buildup

• Injury to the ear

What is the outer part of the ear called?

• Ear canal

• Pinna (auricle)

• Eardrum

• Cochlea