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What is the main function of the ear?

• The main function of the ear is to control breathing.

• The main function of the ear is to regulate body temperature.

• The main function of the ear is to taste food.

• The main function of the ear is to detect and process sound waves.

Which part of the ear collects sound waves?

• The nose collects sound waves

• The elbow collects sound waves

• The knee collects sound waves

• The outer ear collects sound waves.

What is the purpose of the eardrum?

• The purpose of the eardrum is to produce earwax

• The purpose of the eardrum is to help with balance and coordination

• The purpose of the eardrum is to regulate body temperature

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

Which part of the ear converts sound waves into electrical signals? (HINT: looks like a shell)

• The retina

• The cerebellum

• The cochlea

• The pancreas

What is the role of the auditory nerve?

• The role of the auditory nerve is to produce sound waves in the cochlea.

• The role of the auditory nerve is to carry sound information from the cochlea to the brain.

• The role of the auditory nerve is to control balance and spatial orientation.

• The role of the auditory nerve is to regulate blood flow in the ear.

Which part of the ear is responsible for balance?

• The outer ear

• The middle ear

• The part of the ear responsible for balance is the inner ear, specifically the vestibular system.

• The cochlea

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

• To regulate body temperature

• The hammer, anvil, and stirrup are the three smallest bones in the human body and they are located in the middle ear. Their function is to transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

• To help with balance

• To aid in digestion

Which part of the ear is responsible for amplifying sound?

• The nose

• The elbow

• The middle ear is responsible for amplifying sound.

• The knee

What is the purpose of the ear canal?

• To help with balance and coordination

• To regulate body temperature

• To aid in digestion

• The purpose of the ear canal is to channel sound waves to the eardrum.

Which part of the ear is responsible for localizing sound?

• The cochlea

• The eardrum

• The part of the ear responsible for localizing sound is the outer ear, specifically the pinna and ear canal.

• The inner ear