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Structure and Function of the Ear

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the auditory canal?

a)

to block sound waves that could be harmful

b)

to direct sound waves to the eardrum

c)

to detect sensations of movements

d)

to equalize air pressure between the outer and middle ear

2.

When sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate, these vibrations are immediately passed on to _________.

a)

the auditory canal

b)

the cochlea

c)

the semi-circular canals

d)

the ossicles

3.

Which part of the ear allows balance when in motion and detects rotary (turning) sensations?

a)

the vestible

b)

the cochlea

c)

the semi-circular canals

d)

the ossicles

e)

the eardrum

4.

Sound is produce by

a)

Vacuum

b)

Sound wave

c)

Hitting

d)

Vibration

5.
Of the following, when a sound is heard, what structure would be the first to transmit the sound wave?
a)
Organ of Corti
b)
Cochlea
c)
Stapes
d)
Tympanic membrane
6.
What organ of the inner ear is NOT involved in hearing?
a)
Vestibule
b)
Cochlea
c)
Organ of Corti
d)
Semicircular canals
7.

What is inside of the Cochlea?

a)

Liquid, and tiny hairs

b)

Water, and tiny hairs

c)

Acid, and hairs

d)

Water, and fuzz

8.

Identify the Auditory Canal (external Acoustic Meatus).

9.

Identify the Cochlea.

10.

Identify the Auricle (Pinna).

11.

Identify the semicircular canals.

12.

Sequence the following structures from the start to the finish for the sound pathway.

a)

Pinna catches the sound waves

b)

Sound waves travel through the auditory canal

c)

Sound waves vibrate the ear drum

d)

Sound waves vibrate through the ear ossicles

e)

Sound waves vibrate on the oval window causing fluid to move inside the cochlea

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
13.

The ​ (a)   in the cochlea transmit sound information via the ​ (b)   to the ​ (c)   lobe of the brain.

Choose from the below words
hair cells
cochlear nerve
temporal
Parietal
Optic Nerve
Cone Cells
14.

Label the diagram of the ear

15.

Which of the following is an example of conduction deafness?

a)

Damage to the hair cells

b)

Damage to the cochlea

c)

Build up of cerumen (earwax) in the auditory canal

d)

Damage to the cochlear nerve

16.

Which of the following is an example of Sensorineural deafness?

a)

Damage to the hair cells

b)

Punctured tympanic mebrane

c)

Build up of cerumen (earwax) in the auditory canal

d)

Damaged ear ossicles

17.

The structure in the ear that regulates the pressure of the middle ear.  

a)

Eustachian Tube

b)

Auditory Canal

c)

Tympanic Membrane

d)

Semicircular Canals

18.

The first structure to vibrate in response to sound is the ________.

a)

Auricle

b)

Tympanic Membrane

c)

Ear ossicles

d)

Cochlea

19.

Which part of the ear amplifies vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear?

a)

Auricle

b)

Ossicles

c)

Eustachian tube

d)

Cochlea

20.

What is the main role of the cochlea in hearing?

a)

To collect sound waves

b)

To equalize air pressure

c)

To transmit vibrations to the brain

d)

To convert sound vibrations into nerve impulses

21.

Which structure separates the outer ear from the middle ear?

a)

Vestibule

b)

Tympanic membrane

c)

Semicircular canals

d)

Cochlea

22.
The auditory cortex of the brains is located in the
a)
Thalamus
b)
temporal lobe
c)
the frontal lobe
d)
the occipital lobe
23.
connects the middle ear to the throat, maintains equal are pressure
a)
olfactory bulb
b)
labyrinth
c)
round window
d)
eustachian tube