Parts of the Ear Quiz

What is the function of the middle ear?

• Produce tears

• Transmit sound from the outer ear to the inner ear

• Regulate body temperature

• Store memories

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How does the middle ear help in hearing?

• Balancing the body's equilibrium in the inner ear

• Filtering out unnecessary noises in the inner ear

• Amplifying sound waves in the outer ear

• Transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear

What are the three small bones in the middle ear called?

• Auricle, External auditory canal, Tympanic cavity

• Malleus, Incus, and Stapes

• Earlobe, Tympanic membrane, Eustachian tube

• Cochlea, Vestibule, Semicircular canals

Name the components of the inner ear.

• cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals

• hammer, anvil, and stirrup

• tympanic membrane, oval window, and round window

• earlobe, eardrum, and ear canal

What is the function of the cochlea?

• To convert sound vibrations into electrical signals

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce hormones

• To store memories

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What is the purpose of the semicircular canals?

• Maintaining balance and detecting changes in head position

• Storing excess earwax

• Regulating body temperature

• Hearing high frequency sounds

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What is the function of the eardrum?

• Transmit sound vibrations

• Produce earwax

• Regulate body temperature

• Store memories

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How does the eardrum help in hearing?

• It vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits the vibrations to the middle ear.

• It amplifies the sound waves

• It helps in balancing the body

• It filters out unnecessary sounds

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

• It amplifies sound waves

• It helps maintain balance

• It converts sound vibrations into electrical signals

• It protects the inner ear from foreign objects

What are the semicircular canals responsible for?

• Hearing high-pitched sounds

• Regulating body temperature

• Aiding in digestion

• Maintaining balance and orientation

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