Parts of the Ear

Parts of the Ear

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS4-1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the Anvil in the ear?

Back

The Anvil is one of the three tiny bones in the middle ear that helps transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the Hammer in the ear?

Back

The Hammer is a small bone in the middle ear that connects to the eardrum and helps transmit sound vibrations to the Anvil.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the Stirrup in the ear?

Back

The Stirrup is the smallest bone in the human body and it transmits sound vibrations from the Anvil to the oval window of the cochlea.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Cochlea?

Back

The Cochlea is a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that contains tiny hair cells that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Ear Drum?

Back

The Ear Drum, or tympanic membrane, is a thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves hit it, helping to transmit sound to the middle ear.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Pinna?

Back

The Pinna is the visible part of the ear that helps to collect sound waves and direct them into the ear canal.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Ear Canal?

Back

The Ear Canal is a tube that connects the outer ear to the eardrum, allowing sound waves to travel to the eardrum.

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