Quiz on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear

What is the primary function of the auricle (pinna)?

• To equalize pressure

• To amplify sound waves

• To transmit vibrations

• To collect sound waves

Which structure is responsible for equalizing pressure in the middle ear?

• Tympanic Membrane

• Cochlea

• Eustachian Tube

• Semicircular Canals

What type of fluid is found in the bony labyrinth?

• Synovial fluid

• Cerebrospinal fluid

• Perilymph

• Endolymph

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the middle ear?

• Tympanic Membrane

• Auditory Tube

• Tympanic Cavity

• Cochlea

What is the role of the hair cells in the cochlea?

• To amplify sound

• To convert vibrations into nerve impulses

• To equalize pressure

• To transmit sound waves

Which part of the ear contains the auditory ossicles?

• Auricle

• Inner Ear

• Middle Ear

• External Ear

What is the function of the tympanic membrane?

• To convert sound into electrical signals

• To vibrate and transfer sound energy

• To collect sound waves

• To equalize air pressure

Which structure is involved in balance and equilibrium?

• Eustachian Tube

• Semicircular Canals

• Auditory Nerve

• Cochlea

What happens when sound waves strike the tympanic membrane?

• It vibrates and transmits sound to the ossicles

• It collects sound waves

• It equalizes pressure

• It converts sound into electrical signals

Which of the following is NOT a part of the inner ear?

• Tympanic Membrane

• Vestibule

• Semicircular Canals

• Cochlea