Parts of the Ear

Why is it important to protect your ears from loud music?

• It stops sound waves from vibrating.

• It ensures you can continue to hear and make music.

• It prevents damage to the eardrum.

• It helps you hear music better.

What is the role of the eardrum in hearing?

• It vibrates when sound waves hit it.

• It sends signals directly to the brain.

• It funnels sound into the ear canal.

• It helps maintain balance.

Which tiny bones in the middle ear help pass sound vibrations further?

• Hammer, anvil, and stirrup

• Cochlea, canal, and drum

• Semicircular canals

• Earlobe, canal, and cochlea

What does the cochlea do with sound waves?

• It vibrates to create sound.

• It turns sound waves into signals for the brain.

• It helps maintain balance.

• It funnels sound into the ear canal.

How does the inner ear help with balance?

• It funnels sound into the ear canal.

• It sends signals to the hearing center.

• It contains canals that send messages to the brain.

• It vibrates to interpret sound waves.