CKLA Hearing Quiz

What are the three main parts of the ear? Pgs. 64-65

• pinna, tympanic membrane, and semicircular canals

• earlobe, eardrum, and cochlea

• auditory canal, ossicles, and vestibule

• outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear

Which part of the ear collects sound waves? Pgs. 62-63

• inner ear

• middle ear

• nose

• outer ear

What is the function of the eardrum?

• The function of the eardrum is to filter out background noise.

• The function of the eardrum is to amplify sound waves.

• The function of the eardrum is to vibrate in response to sound waves and transmit them to the middle ear.

• The function of the eardrum is to produce sound waves.

Which part of the ear contains the cochlea?

• The cochlea is located in the outer ear.

• The cochlea is located in the earlobe.

• The cochlea is located in the inner ear.

• The cochlea is located in the middle ear.

What is the function of the cochlea?

• The function of the cochlea is to filter sound vibrations.

• The function of the cochlea is to convert sound vibrations into electrical signals.

• The function of the cochlea is to amplify sound vibrations.

• The function of the cochlea is to transmit sound vibrations to the brain.

Which part of the ear contains the hammer, anvil, and stirrup?

• Outer ear

• Inner ear

• Middle ear

• Eardrum

What is the function of the hammer, anvil, and stirrup?

• The function of the hammer, anvil, and stirrup is to transmit sound vibrations in the middle ear.

• The function of the hammer, anvil, and stirrup is to produce sound waves in the outer ear.

• The function of the hammer, anvil, and stirrup is to protect the eardrum.

• The function of the hammer, anvil, and stirrup is to help with balance in the inner ear.

How do we hear sound?

• We hear sound through our nose

• We hear sound through a process that involves the ear canal, eardrum, middle ear bones, cochlea, hair cells, auditory nerve, and brain.

• We hear sound through our eyes

• We hear sound through our skin

What is the role of the auditory nerve?

• Transmitting sound signals from the brain to the cochlea.

• Producing sound waves in the ear.

• Regulating the volume of sound in the ear.

• Transmitting sound signals from the cochlea to the brain.

What is the purpose of the ear canal?

• To produce earwax for making sculptures

• To protect the eardrum from dust and debris.

• To help Rat and Mole reach the river.

• It lets sound enter the skull.