Ear Anatomy and Function Quiz

What is the function of the outer ear?

• Detecting head movements

• Capturing vibrations

• Balancing the body

• Collecting sound

What is the eardrum?

• A thin membrane at the end of the ear canal

• A fluid-filled tube in the inner ear

• A structure that helps with balance

• A bone in the middle ear

What are vibrations?

• Movements in the air

• Fluid-filled tubes

• Nerve impulses

• Sound waves

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What is the function of the cochlea?

• Capture information about the body's position

• Send information to the brain about head movements

• Sense vibrations and stimulate nerve impulses

• Equalize air pressure in the ear

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What is the oval window?

• A structure that captures information about head movements

• A membrane-covered opening that separates the middle ear from the inner ear

• A bone in the middle ear

• A fluid-filled tube in the inner ear

What do the semicircular canals do?

• Capture information about the body's position

• Equalize air pressure in the ear

• Sense vibrations and stimulate nerve impulses

• Send information to the brain about head movements

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How does the ear canal help us hear?

• Equalize air pressure in the ear

• Send impulses to the brain

• Channel vibrations to the eardrum

• Capture information about the body's position

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What is the role of an audiologist?

• Clean the outer ear

• Perform surgery on the ear

• Monitor noise levels

• Evaluate hearing and treat hearing loss

What should you never do to care for your ears?

• Monitor noise levels

• Dry your ears thoroughly after washing them

• Use a wet washcloth to clean the outer ear

• Insert a cotton-tipped swab into the ear canal

What should you do if you experience ear pain or hearing difficulties?

• See a doctor

• Insert a cotton-tipped swab into the ear canal

• Use a wet washcloth to clean the outer ear

• Monitor noise levels