SCIENCE 3: Parts of the Ears

This part of the body gives us our sense of hearing and balance.

• nose

• tongue

• ear

• skin

The ears consist of how many regions?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

This region of the ears consist of pinna and ear canal.

• outer ear

• middle ear

• inner ear

This nerve carries the sound waves from the ears to the brain.

• taste nerve

• auditory nerve

• sense nerve

• visionary nerve

This is the tube that directs sound waves to the middle ear.

• ear canal

• pinna

• eardrum

• cochlea

This is the region of the ears that is full of air and consists of the eardrum and eustachian tube.

• outer ear

• middle ear

• inner ear

What are the three sound bones that carry vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear?

• eardrum

• anvil

• hammer

• stirrup

What is the common ailment of the ears that is also known as the swimmer's ear?

• Otitis externa

• Otitis media

• Otitis medulla

• Otitis earamus

This part of the region consists of the cochlea, semicircular canals, and auditory nerve.

• outer ear

• middle ear

• inner ear

This is the part of the ears that can be found in the inner ear that helps the body to maintain body balance.

• cochlea

• semicircular canals

• eardrum

• auditory nerve