Ear Test Review

Each sensory organ sends its messages...

• to the same part of the brain for processing

• to a specific part of the brain for processing

• to the spinal cord for processing

• to the occipital lobe for processing

Another name for the ear drum

• tympanic membrane

• tympanic drum

• timpani membrane

• timpani drum

Which part of the ear is where the pressure on both sides of your eardrum is regulated, causing your ears to "pop" when you travel to high altitudes.

• Inner

• Middle

• Outer

Which part of the ear is designed to channel sound waves from outside the body through the auditory canal?

• Inner

• Middle

• Outer

Which part of the ear contains structures for hearing, balance, and orientation?

• Inner

• Middle

• Outer

Scientific name for the hammer ear bone

• Malleus

• Incus

• Stapes

Scientific name for the anvil ear bone

• Malleus

• Incus

• Stapes

Scientific name for the stirrup ear bone

• Malleus

• Incus

• Stapes

Which nerve transmits sound to your brain?

• Auditory

• Optic

• Olfactory

Which nerve transmits sight to your brain?

• Auditory

• Optic

• Olfactory