Anatomy of the Human Ear
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What is the function of the Tensor tympani muscle?

  • To regulate the amount of sound that enters the ear (correct)
  • To amplify sound waves in the middle ear
  • To conduct sound vibrations from the eardrum
  • To maintain the balance of the inner ear

    • Which structure in the inner ear is responsible for balance and equilibrium?

  • Semicircular ducts
  • Vestibule (correct)
  • Auditory tube
  • Cochlea

    • What is the name of the nerve that carries auditory information from the cochlea to the brain?

  • Olfactory nerve
  • Auditory nerve
  • Vestibular nerve
  • Cochlear nerve (correct)

    • Which part of the outer ear collects sound waves and directs them into the auditory canal?

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    What is the name of the small opening in the bony wall of the inner ear that connects the inner ear to the middle ear?

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