#1
Which part of the ear is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear?
Pinna
Eustachian tube
Cochlea
Tympanic membrane
#2
The three smallest bones in the human body, found in the middle ear, are known as:
Incus, stapes, and malleus
Cochlea, semicircular canals, and vestibule
Tympanic membrane, round window, and oval window
External auditory canal, oval window, and pinna
#3
What is the medical term for the ear canal?
Auricle
Tympanic membrane
External auditory canal
Cochlea
#4
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for transmitting auditory information from the ear to the brain?
Cranial Nerve I
Cranial Nerve V
Cranial Nerve VII
Cranial Nerve VIII
#5
Which part of the ear helps to maintain balance and equilibrium?
Cochlea
Semicircular canals
Tympanic membrane
Eustachian tube
#6
What is the purpose of earwax (cerumen) in the ear canal?
To transmit sound vibrations
To protect the ear canal from dust and foreign particles
To amplify sound waves
To regulate air pressure
#7
What is the function of the semicircular canals in the inner ear?
To amplify sound waves
To detect changes in head position and movement
To convert sound waves into electrical signals
To regulate pressure in the middle ear
#8
The cochlea is responsible for:
Balancing
Detecting changes in temperature
Hearing
Taste perception
#9
What is the purpose of the Eustachian tube in the ear?
To equalize air pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere
To amplify sound vibrations
To transmit electrical signals to the brain
To detect changes in head position
#10
Which structure in the ear is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals sent to the brain?
Tympanic membrane
Cochlea
Semicircular canals
External auditory canal
#11
Which part of the ear is often referred to as the 'ear drum'?
Cochlea
Semicircular canals
Tympanic membrane
Eustachian tube
#12
What is the function of the ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes) in the middle ear?
To convert sound waves into electrical signals
To amplify sound waves
To maintain balance and equilibrium
To protect the inner ear from loud noises
#13
Which of the following is NOT a part of the outer ear?
Auricle
Tympanic membrane
External auditory canal
Tragus
#14
What is the scientific term for the sensation of spinning or dizziness that can occur due to problems with the inner ear?
Vertigo
Tinnitus
Presbycusis
Otitis media
#15
Which condition is characterized by a ringing or buzzing noise in the ear, often associated with hearing loss?
Vertigo
Tinnitus
Presbycusis
Otitis media
#16
What is the purpose of the round window in the cochlea?
To equalize pressure in the cochlea
To transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear
To amplify sound waves
To protect the inner ear from loud noises
#17
What is the medical term for an infection of the outer ear canal?
Otitis media
Otitis externa
Presbycusis
Tinnitus