structure and functions of the ear

What is the primary function of the ear?

• To detect light waves

• To pick up sound waves

• To sense taste

• To regulate temperature

Where are sound waves sent after being picked up by the ear?

• Visual center of the brain

• Auditory center of the brain

• Olfactory center of the brain

• Motor center of the brain

In which part of the brain is the auditory center located?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What role does the ear play in addition to hearing?

• Vision

• Equilibrium (balance)

• Smell

• Taste

Which part of the ear is referred to as the "External ear"?

• Middle ear

• Inner ear

• Outer ear

• Tympanic canal

What is the main component of the middle ear?

• Labyrinth

• Tympanic canal

• External ear

• Cochlea

Which part of the ear contains the labyrinth?

• Outer ear

• Middle ear

• Inner ear

• External ear

What is another term for the "pinna" in the outer ear?

• Cochlea

• Auricle

• Eustachian tube

• Semicircular canals

Which part of the outer ear is also known as the eardrum?

• Pinna

• Cochlea

• Tympanic membrane

• Malleus

What is the function of the external auditory canal?

• Transmits sound to the inner ear

• Connects the middle ear to the throat

• Collects sound waves and directs them to the eardrum

• Balances pressure in the ear