Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System Quiz
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What is the function of the tympanic membrane?

  • Convert sound waves into electrical signals
  • Produce earwax
  • Separate the outer ear and the middle ear (correct)
  • Amplify sound waves

    • Which structures are located in the middle ear?

  • Malleus, incus, and stapes (correct)
  • Cochlea and vestibular system
  • Auditory nerve and hair cells
  • Pinna and external auditory canal

    • What is the role of the tensor tympani muscle?

  • Control the movement of the eardrum (correct)
  • Protect the inner ear from loud sounds
  • Aid in the sense of balance
  • Regulate the amount of light entering the eye

    • Which part of the ear is responsible for collecting and directing sound waves to the middle ear?

    <p>Pinna/auricle/ear flap</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Transmit sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the tympanic membrane?

    <p>Separate the outer ear and the middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures are found in the middle ear?

    <p>Malleus, incus, and stapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the auditory ossicles?

    <p>Transmit sound vibrations to the cochlea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ear contains the pinna/auricle/ear flap?

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

    What is the function of the tensor tympani and stapedius muscles?

    <p>Protect the inner ear from loud sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates the outer ear and the middle ear?

    <p>Tympanic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for collecting and directing sound waves to the middle ear?

    <p>Pinna/auricle/ear flap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the tensor tympani muscle?

    <p>Dampens loud sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ear contains the air-filled cavity that houses the auditory ossicles?

    <p>Middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the non-acoustic component of the inner ear?

    <p>Vestibular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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