The Ear

Which part of the ear captures sound and transmits it towards the inner ear?

• Pinna

• Helix

• Tragus

• Malleus

What is the first part of the ear to directly vibrate with the incoming sound waves?

• Tympanic Membrane

• Malleus

• Incus

• Stapes

Which bone of the middle ear articulates with the head of the malleus?

• Incus

• Stapes

• Malleus

• Tympanic Membrane

What is the function of the eustachian tube?

• Equalize air pressure between the middle ear and the outside world

• Convert vibrations into recognizable sounds

• Sense the position of the head and assist in balance

• Transmit vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window

Which structure in the inner ear converts vibrations into noise signals that can be sent to the brain?

• Cochlea

• Vestibule

• Semicircular Canals

• Modiolus

What is the main function of the semicircular canals?

• Convert vibrations into noise signals

• Equalize air pressure between the middle ear and the outside world

• Sense the position of the head and assist in balance

• Transmit vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window

What is the name of the nerve that enters the inner ear and divides into two individual nerves, one to the cochlea and one to the vestibule?

• Facial Nerve

• Vestibulocochlear Nerve

• Mandibular Nerve

• Temporal Bone

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HS-LS1-2

Which part of the ear is responsible for our sense of balance?

• Cochlea

• Vestibule

• Semicircular Canals

• Modiolus

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anatomy