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Human Ear Anatomy Quiz

#1

Which part of the human ear is responsible for balancing?

Vestibule
Explanation

Responsible for balancing

#2

Which of the following is not a part of the middle ear?

Cochlea
Explanation

Not part of the middle ear

#3

Which part of the ear helps to protect the eardrum and amplifies sound?

Pinna
Explanation

Protects eardrum and amplifies sound

#4

What happens when sound waves enter the ear?

They are converted into mechanical vibrations
Explanation

Converted into mechanical vibrations

#5

Which part of the ear is responsible for collecting and directing sound waves into the ear canal?

Pinna
Explanation

Collects and directs sound waves

#6

What is the medical term for ringing in the ears?

Tinnitus
Explanation

Medical term for ringing

#7

Which structure in the inner ear contains the sensory receptors for hearing?

Cochlea
Explanation

Contains sensory receptors for hearing

#8

What is the function of the Eustachian tube?

Equalizing pressure
Explanation

Equalizing pressure

#9

What is the function of the cochlea?

Containing sensory receptors for hearing
Explanation

Containing sensory receptors for hearing

#10

Which part of the ear amplifies sound vibrations received from the eardrum?

Ossicles
Explanation

Amplifies sound vibrations

#11

What is the function of the semicircular canals in the inner ear?

Balancing
Explanation

Function in balancing

#12

What is the role of the auditory nerve?

Transmit sound signals to the brain
Explanation

Transmits sound signals

#13

Which of the following is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear?

Ossicles
Explanation

Transmitting sound vibrations

#14

What is the name of the tiny hair cells in the cochlea responsible for converting sound vibrations into neural signals?

Cilia
Explanation

Convert sound vibrations

#15

Which part of the ear is affected by Meniere's disease?

Inner ear
Explanation

Affected by Meniere's disease

#16

What condition is caused by damage to the hair cells in the cochlea?

Sensorineural hearing loss
Explanation

Caused by damage to hair cells

#17

Which part of the ear helps to detect changes in atmospheric pressure?

Eustachian tube
Explanation

Detects changes in pressure

#18

What is the function of the otoliths in the vestibule?

Detecting changes in gravitational pull
Explanation

Detects gravitational changes

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