Quiz on the Function of the Ear

What is the primary function of the ear as described in the text?

• To produce sound waves

• To translate sound waves into nerve impulses

• To amplify sound waves

• To block sound waves

What are sound waves described as in the text?

• Light waves in the air

• Vibrations in the air

• Electrical signals in the air

• Magnetic fields in the air

What is the function of the pinna in the human ear?

• To transmit sound to the brain

• To collect and direct sound waves into the auditory canal

• To balance air pressure in the ear

• To protect the inner ear from loud noises

Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance?

• Cochlea

• Tympanic membrane

• Semicircular canals

• Eustachian tube

What is the role of the Eustachian tube in the ear?

• To amplify sound vibrations

• To equalize air pressure on both sides of the eardrum

• To transmit sound to the cochlea

• To protect the ear from infections

Which of the following is NOT a part of the middle ear?

• Malleus

• Incus

• Cochlea

• Stapes

What is the role of the eardrum in the auditory process?

• It amplifies sound waves.

• It transmits sound waves to the brain.

• It vibrates when sound waves strike it, producing sound.

• It filters out background noise.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three small bones in the middle ear?

• Hammer

• Anvil

• Stirrup

• Clavicle

What is the function of the small bones in the middle ear?

• To produce sound

• To amplify vibrations from the eardrum

• To protect the inner ear

• To balance the body

What is the shape of the cochlea in the inner ear?

• Spiral like a staircase

• Shaped like a snail shell

• Circular like a wheel

• Oval like an egg