Anatomy and Functions of the Human Ear

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Which part of the ear helps to maintain the body's equilibrium?

  • Middle ear
  • Inner ear (correct)
  • Outer ear
  • Tympanic membrane

What structures are present on the skin of the pinna and the external auditory meatus?

  • Dust and small insects
  • Fine hairs and wax (correct)
  • Sebaceous glands and wax
  • Sebaceous glands and fine hairs

What is the function of the tympanic membrane?

  • To separate the outer and inner ears
  • To prevent dust and insects from entering the ear
  • To maintain body balance
  • To collect vibrations in the air (correct)

Which part of the ear is externally bound by the tympanic membrane?

<p>Tympanic cavity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many sections can the air be divided into?

<p>Three (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the ear is responsible for collecting vibrations in the air and directing sound into the meters?

<p>Outer ear (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sebaceous glands present on the skin of the pinna and the external auditory meatus?

<p>Producing wax (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure divides the outer and inner ears?

<p>Tympanic cavity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three sections into which the ear can be divided?

<p>Outer ear, middle ear, inner ear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the ear helps in maintaining the body's equilibrium?

<p>Inner ear (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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