Quiz on Ear Functions and Anatomy

What is the main function of the ear?

• To pump blood to the brain

• To interpret taste signals

• To detect sound and help maintain balance

• To regulate body temperature

Which part of the ear converts sound waves into nerve impulses?

• Auditory canal

• Eardrum

• Cochlea

• Semicircular canals

What carries the nerve impulses from the ear to the brain?

• Optic nerve

• Auditory nerve

• Sensory neuron

• Cochlear duct

Where in the ear is balance detected?

• Cochlea

• Eardrum

• Semicircular canals

• Ear lobe

The three main parts of the ear are the outer ear, middle ear, and:

• Hearing ear

• Inner ear

• Balance ear

• Sound ear

What is the function of the eardrum?

• Produces ear wax

• Vibrates when sound waves hit it

• Detects balance

• Sends signals to the nose

Which structure helps equalize air pressure in the middle ear?

• Semicircular canals

• Cochlea

• Eustachian tube

• Pinna

The cochlea is shaped like a:

• Sphere

• Disk

• Spiral or snail shell

• Cone

Which part of the ear receives the first sound vibrations from the air?

• Pinna

• Cochlea

• Eustachian tube

• Semicircular canals

Which structure sends signals to the brain for interpretation as sound?

• Middle ear

• Cochlea

• Auditory nerve

• Ear drum