Special Senses

Which of the following structures is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the middle ear to the inner ear?

• ossicles

• eardrum

• cochlea

• audotry nerve

Which of the following is true about the cochlea?

• it is responsible for maintaing balance

• it converts sound waves into electrical signals

• it contains the ossicles

• it is located in the middle ear

Which part of the human ear is responsible for collecting sound waves?

• cochlea

• tympanic membrane

• auditory canal

• pinna

What is the term used to describe a ringing, bussing, or roaring sound in the ears?

• vertigo

• tinnitus

• otitis media

• presbycusis

Which of the following hearing disorders is associated with a buildup of fluid in the inner ear, causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss?

• otitis media

• Meniere's disease

• otosclerosis

• tinnitus

Which condition is characterized by the abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss?

• presbycusis

• otosclerosis

• tinnitus

• Meniere's disease

What is the term for age-related hearing loss?

• tinnitus

• presbycusis

• otosclerosis

• Meniere's disease

Which part of the ear converts sound waves into electrical signals?

• Ear canal

• Tympanic membrane

• Cochlea

• ear tube

How many special senses does the human body have?

• 3

• 7

• 5

• 10

Which type of eye cell allows us to see in dim light?

• Cones

• Iris

• Lens

• Rods