The Ear Quiz
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What part is #5?
A. Oval Window
B. Eustachian Tube
C. Cochlea
D. Round Window
What happens to the eardrum when sound hits, causing transmission of sound to the inner ear?
A. it opens
B. it grows hair
C. it refracts the sound
D. it vibrates
Which of the following is pictured:
A. maculae
B. cochlea
C. cupula
D. all of the above
The vestibular apparatus is that part of the inner ear that helps you maintain your ___________.
A. circadian rhythm
B. sense of humor
C. balance (equilibrium)
D. vision
Which two numbers make up the vestibular complex?
A. 1 & 2
B. 4 & 5
C. 6 & 7
D. 3 & 8
What part is #1?
A. Pinna
B. Ear Canal
C. Ear Drum
D. Oval Window
How many divisions does the ear have?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 2
D. 4
Where would you find an incus?
A. the semicircular canals
B. the inner ear
C. the middle ear
D. the vestibule
Which ossicle gets it vibrations directly from the Tympanic Membrane?
A. Malleus
B. Incus
C. Stapes
D. Cochlea
What part is #7?
A. Semicircular Canals
B. Eustachian Tube
C. Cochlea
D. Oval Window
Ceruminous glands which are found in the lateral half of the external auditory canal produce which of the following?
A. ear wax
B. secretions keep the tympanic membrane moist
C. vibrations that transfer to the tympanic membrane
D. none of the above
Which of the following statements is true regarding hearing?
A. air waves cause vibrations in the tympanic membrane which moves the malleus, incus and stapes on a pivot which, in turn moves the fluid within the vestibule moving hair cells in the crista ampullaris
B. air waves cause vibrations in the tympanic membrane which moves the malleus, incus and stapes on a pivot which, in turn moves the fluid within the cochlea moving hair cells in the organ of Corti
C. air waves cause vibrations in the tympanic membrane which moves the malleus, incus and stapes on a pivot which, in turn moves the fluid within the cochlea moving hair cells in the maculae
D. air waves cause vibrations in the tympanic membrane which moves the malleus, incus and stapes on a pivot which, in turn moves the fluid within the vestibule moving hair cells in the organ of Corti
Tiny stones made of calcium salts that roll in response to changes in gravitational pull are called
A. cupulae
B. maculae
C. otoliths
D. ossicles
What part is #6?
A. Semicircular Canals
B. Eustachian Tube
C. Cochlea
D. Oval Window
These are the smallest bones in the body that help transmit and amplify sound waves.
A. Ossicles
B. Fossils
C. Oracles
D. Spectacles