Parts of the Human Ear Quiz

What are the three main parts of the outer ear?

• Fingers, Toes, Knees

• Brain, Spine, Heart

• Pinna, Ear Canal, Eardrum

• Nose, Mouth, Eyes

What is the function of the middle ear?

• Store memories

• Transmit sound from the outer ear to the inner ear

• Regulate body temperature

• Produce tears

What is the name of the spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that contains the organ of hearing?

• eardrum

• cochlea

• earlobe

• tympanic membrane

What is the purpose of the ear canal in the outer ear?

• To help with balance and coordination

• To regulate the pressure in the ear

• To produce earwax

• To collect and direct sound waves towards the eardrum

How does the middle ear help in maintaining balance?

• Helping in digestion

• Regulating body temperature

• Filtering out harmful bacteria

• Transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear

What are the three smallest bones in the human body located in the middle ear?

• radius, ulna, humerus

• femur, tibia, fibula

• patella, metatarsals, phalanges

• malleus, incus, and stapes

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

• Control balance and spatial orientation

• Convert sound vibrations into electrical signals

• Regulate body temperature

• Produce tears

What is the role of the semicircular canals in the inner ear?

• Producing earwax

• Detecting changes in head position and rotational movement

• Filtering sound waves

• Regulating body temperature

What is the name of the fluid-filled cavity in the inner ear that is responsible for transforming sound waves to electrical signals?

• tympanic membrane

• cochlea

• earlobe

• eardrum

What does the Auditory Nerve do?

• Blocks sound waves from entering the ear canal

• Sends signal from Ear Drum to Cochlea

• Collects Sound Waves

• Transfers electrical signal from ear to brain