What is the primary function of the human ear?

Human Ear Function and Anatomy

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1.
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To amplify sound
To produce sound
To convert sound into electrical signals
To store sound
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which part of the ear is responsible for collecting sound from the environment?
Middle ear
Inner ear
Outer ear
Auditory nerve
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What are the three main parts of the human ear?
Pinna, hammer, cochlea
Eardrum, cochlea, auditory nerve
Outer ear, middle ear, inner ear
Auditory canal, stirrup, brain
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the pinna in the outer ear?
To amplify sound
To collect sound
To convert sound into electrical signals
To transmit sound to the brain
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when a compression of the medium reaches the eardrum?
The eardrum moves outward
The eardrum vibrates
The eardrum moves inward
The eardrum stops moving
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which bones are involved in amplifying sound vibrations in the middle ear?
Cochlea, pinna, auditory nerve
Hammer, anvil, stirrup
Pinna, hammer, cochlea
Eardrum, cochlea, stirrup
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the cochlea in the inner ear?
To collect sound
To transmit sound to the eardrum
To amplify sound
To convert pressure variations into electrical signals
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