Chapter 11 and 14

Front

What is the function of the epiglottis?

Back

The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airway.

Front

What connects the middle ear to the back of the throat?

Back

The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat, helping to equalize pressure.

Front

What is the sense of perceiving sound called?

Back

The sense of perceiving sound is called hearing.

Front

What are the smallest bones in the human body?

Back

The smallest bones in the human body are called the ossicles, which are part of the ossicular chain in the middle ear.

Front

What happens if the soft palate does not close off during swallowing?

Back

If the soft palate does not close off, food or liquid can enter the nasal cavity, causing it to come out of the nose.

Front

What is the role of the auditory nerve?

Back

The auditory nerve transmits sound information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain.

Front

What is the function of the cochlea?

Back

The cochlea is a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear that converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Front

What is the purpose of the pinna?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the soft palate?

Back

The soft palate helps to close off the nasal passages during swallowing and speaking.

Front

What can happen if the esophagus does not move upward during swallowing?

Back

If the esophagus does not move upward, food or liquid may not be directed properly into the stomach.