Ear Anatomy

What are the three main parts of the outer ear?

• Nose, throat, tongue

• Pinna, ear canal, eardrum

• Fingernail, elbow, knee

• Eyebrow, eyelash, forehead

What is the function of the middle ear?

• Transmit sound

• Store memories

• Produce hormones

• Regulate body temperature

Describe the structure of the inner ear.

• The inner ear consists of the eardrum, ear canal, and ear ossicles.

• The inner ear consists of the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.

• The inner ear is made up of the tympanic membrane, malleus, incus, and stapes.

• The inner ear is composed of the pinna, earlobe, and ear canal.

Explain the role of the eardrum in the ear.

• It helps in balancing the body

• It filters out unnecessary sounds

• It produces earwax to protect the ear canal

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

What is the function of the cochlea?

• To produce hormones

• To regulate body temperature

• To convert sound vibrations into electrical signals

• To store memories

How is the ear connected to the sense of balance?

• Cochlea

• Pons

• Cerebellum

• Vestibular system

Name the part of the outer ear that collects sound waves.

• pinna or auricle

• eardrum

• earlobe

• ear canal

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

• Cranium, Mandible, and Clavicle

• Malleus, Incus, and Stapes

• Femur, Tibia, and Fibula

• Radius, Ulna, and Humerus

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

• Hearing high frequency sounds

• Balance and spatial orientation

• Regulating blood pressure

• Producing earwax

How does the ear help maintain balance in the body?

• Eustachian tube

• Vestibular system

• Cerebellum

• Cochlea