Ear and Hearing

Which of the following structures can be found in the inner ear? (select all that are right)

• Auditory canal

• Cochlea

• Eustachian tube

• Semi-circular canals

What name is given to the part of the ear shown in the diagram?

• Auricle

• Cartilage

• Ear canal

• Ossicles

Which labelled structures help to amplify sound vibrations?

• Structure A

• Structure B

• Structure C

• Structure D

What is the function of the part labelled on the diagram?

• It collects sound waves.

• It converts sound waves to electrical impulses.

• It helps to balance air pressure in the ear

• It helps to maintain the body's balance

In which parts of the ear are sensory neurons found? (select all that are right)

• Cochlea

• Eustachian tube

• Ossicles

• Semi-circular canals

Which structure is found in the middle ear?

• Auditory canal

• Cochlea

• Eustachian tube

• Pinna

In which part of the brain are sound impulses interpreted?

• Brain stem

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Corpus callosum

Which list gives the correct order in which sound waves travel through the ear?

• pinna, ear drum, ear canal, ossicles, cochlea

• ear canal, pinna, ear drum, ossicles, cochlea

• pinna, ear canal, ear drum, ossicles, cochlea

• cochlea, ossicles, ear drum, ear canal, pinna

In which labelled structure is ear wax produced?

• Structure A

• Structure B

• Structure C

• Structure D

What happens when sound waves hit the labelled structure?

• They bounce back

• They cause it to vibrate

• They are absorbed

• They are amplified

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