Ears Quiz

What is the function of the outer ear?

• Sends the message to the brain to interpret the signal received from the middle ear

• Transmits the sound from the incus to the inner ear

• Collects sound waves and sends them to the middle ear

• Maintains body balance

Which part of the ear separates the ear canal from the middle ear?

• Auditory or Ear Canal

• Pinna or Auricle

• Eardrum

• Ear Lobe

What are the three little bones located in the middle ear called?

• Malleus, Incus, Stapes

• Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup

• Pinna, Auricle, Eardrum

• Cochlea, Semicircular Canals, Auditory Nerves

What is the function of the cochlea in the inner ear?

• Collects the vibrations passing them to the stapes

• Transmits the sound from the incus to the inner ear

• Responsible for sending the message to the brain to interpret the signal received from the middle ear

• Responds to the vibrations from the middle ear

How can you take care of your ears when swimming or diving?

• Wear a cap or use earplugs to protect the eardrums

• Avoid listening to loud noises

• Use a soft, clean washcloth to clean the outer part of your ears

• Consult an ENT Specialist when you feel a discomfort in your ear

What should you avoid to protect your ears?

• Wearing a cap or using earplugs to protect the eardrums

• Consulting an ENT Specialist when you feel a discomfort in your ear

• Listening to loud noises

• Using a soft, clean washcloth to clean the outer part of your ears

Parts of the ear

f

g

h

i

e

d

c

b

a

INCUS/ANVIL

EAR LOBE

COCHLEA

MALLEUS/HAMMER

AUDITORY/EAR CANAL

PINNA/AURICLE

EARDRUM

STAPES/STIRRUP

AUDITORY NERVES

Answer explanation

The human EAR is divided into 3 PARTS.

Groups:

(a) OUTER EAR

,

(b) MIDDLE EAR

,

(c) INNER EAR

• AUDITORY or EAR CANAL

• EARDRUM

• PINNA or AURICLE

• COCHLEA

• EAR LOBE

• STAPES or STIRRUP

• MALLEUS or HAMMER

• AUDITORY NERVES

• INCUS or ANVIL

​ (a)   collects sound ​ (b)   and sends them to the middle ear. It is the most ​ (c)   part of the ear.

• Outer ear
• Inner ear
• waves
• visible
• invisible

PINNA or ​ (a)   is the ​ (b)   part of the ear attached to the side of the head. It is made of ​ (c)   , ​ (d)   , and a ​ (e)   bone. ​

• AURICLE
• COCHLEA
• curved
• muscle
• cartilage
• soft
• rough