Quiz on Senses and Ear Structures

What is the function of the oval window in the ear?

• Transmit sound to the cochlea

• Balance pressure in the ear

• Detect sound frequencies

• Separate the middle ear from the inner ear

What is the role of the tympanic membrane?

• It is a partition between the external and middle ear.

• It is a part of the inner ear.

• It is a tube that connects to the throat.

• It is a bone in the middle ear.

What is the primary function of the external ear?

• To transmit sound to the inner ear

• To collect and direct sound waves

• To balance the body

• To produce earwax

What is the auricle commonly known as?

• Ear canal

• Eardrum

• Pinna

• Cochlea

What is the role of the oval window in the ear?

• Separates the middle ear from the inner ear

• Connects the outer ear to the middle ear

• Amplifies sound waves

• Protects the ear from loud noises

What is another name for the Stapes?

• Stirrup

• Hammer

• Anvil

• Drum

Which part of the ear is responsible for housing the ear ossicles?

• Middle ear

• Inner ear

• Outer ear

• Cochlea

Which structure is part of the temporal bone?

• Membranous labyrinth

• Bony labyrinth

• Cochlea

• Eardrum

Which part of the ear is responsible for equalizing air pressure?

• Tympanic membrane

• Auditory tube

• Cochlear nerve

• Malleus

What is the function of the external acoustic canal?

• Directs sound waves to the tympanic membrane

• Balances air pressure

• Transmits sound to the brain

• Produces endolymph