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Human Ear Structure and Function Quiz

#1

Which part of the ear is responsible for collecting sound waves?

Pinna
Explanation

Collects sound waves

#2

What is the function of the cochlea in the human ear?

Hearing
Explanation

Responsible for hearing

#3

What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and helps equalize air pressure?

Eustachian tube
Explanation

Equalizes air pressure

#4

Which part of the ear converts sound waves into mechanical vibrations?

Eardrum
Explanation

Converts sound to mechanical vibrations

#5

What is the main function of the ossicles in the middle ear?

To amplify sound vibrations
Explanation

Amplifies sound vibrations

#6

Which part of the ear is responsible for converting mechanical vibrations into nerve impulses?

Cochlea
Explanation

Converts vibrations to nerve impulses

#7

Which part of the ear is responsible for transmitting sound waves from the outer ear to the middle ear?

Eardrum
Explanation

Transmits sound to middle ear

#8

Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation?

Semicircular canals
Explanation

Maintains balance and orientation

#9

What is the scientific term for the eardrum?

Tympanic membrane
Explanation

Scientific term for the eardrum

#10

What is the name of the fluid-filled structure within the cochlea that contains the hair cells responsible for hearing?

Organ of Corti
Explanation

Contains hair cells for hearing

#11

Which part of the ear amplifies sound vibrations and transmits them to the inner ear?

Stapes
Explanation

Amplifies sound vibrations

#12

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

Maintaining balance
Explanation

Maintains balance

#13

What is the name of the membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear?

Tympanic membrane
Explanation

Membrane separating outer and middle ear

#14

Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting auditory information from the ear to the brain?

Vestibulocochlear nerve
Explanation

Transmits auditory information

#15

Which of the following structures in the ear converts sound vibrations into electrical signals sent to the brain?

Auditory nerve
Explanation

Converts sound to electrical signals

#16

What is the term for the tiny, hair-like structures located on the surface of the hair cells in the cochlea?

Sterocilia
Explanation

Tiny hair-like structures

#17

What is the term for the membrane that separates the scala media from the scala tympani in the cochlea?

Basilar membrane
Explanation

Membrane separating scala media and scala tympani

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