Auditory Sensation and Perception Quiz

What determines the pitch of a sound?

• Amplitude of the sound wave

• Frequency of the sound wave

• Height of the sound wave

• Length of the sound wave

Which part of the ear is responsible for receiving sound and guiding it into the ear canal?

• Inner ear

• Cochlea

• Outer ear

• Middle ear

What is the function of the auditory ossicles in the middle ear?

• To convert sound waves into electrical signals

• To amplify sound vibrations

• To balance the body

• To detect different frequencies

What is the role of the cochlea in the inner ear?

• To convert sound vibrations into electrical signals

• To amplify sound

• To detect high-pitched sounds

• To balance the body

Which structure in the inner ear is essential for balance?

• Cochlea

• Auditory canal

• Eardrum

• Semicircular canals

What is the place theory related to?

• Amplification of sound

• Conversion of sound to electrical signals

• Detection of different sound frequencies

• Balance and coordination

What is sensorineural hearing loss?

• Damage to the auditory nerve affecting sound clarity

• Blockage in the outer ear

• Loss of balance

• Inability to detect high-pitched sounds

What is a cochlear implant used for?

• To detect low-pitched sounds

• To balance the body

• To convert sounds into electrical signals

• To amplify sound

What is conductive hearing loss?

• Blockage preventing sound from reaching the inner ear

• Inability to detect low-pitched sounds

• Damage to the auditory nerve

• Loss of balance

How does a hearing aid help individuals with hearing loss?

• By balancing the body

• By detecting high-pitched sounds

• By amplifying sound

• By converting sound into electrical signals