WorksheetsThe Ear and Hearing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
Which of the following is not a reason why ear wax is important?
It traps dust and dirt particles
It lubricates the ear drum
It prevents loud sounds from damaging the ear drum
It slows the growth of microbes like bacteria.
Which statement is true about the labelled structure?
It drains excess fluid from the cochlea.
It is connected to the back of the nasal cavity.
It prevents sound vibrations from leaving the ear.
It brings air into the ear.
Which of the ossicle bones is the smallest?
the anvil
the hammer
the malleus
the stirrup
The ear is a sense organ. Name the stimuli detected by the human ear.
(a)
Which of the following are reasons why humans have two ears? (select all that are right)
To look more attractive
To determine the direction a sound is coming from
To hear more clearly
To hear more quickly
