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What is the function of the auricle?

To collect sound waves from the environment and direct them towards the auditory canal (correct)
To protect the ear from foreign particles and dust
To translate nerve impulses into sound vibrations
To amplify the sound waves

What is the function of the Organ of Corti?

To amplify sound vibrations
To translate nerve impulses into sound
To transmit sound waves to the middle ear bones
To generate nerve impulses from sound vibrations (correct)

What is the function of the Eustachian tube?

To equalize pressure inside the ear (correct)
To transmit nerve impulses to the brain
To pass sound waves to the middle ear bones
To amplify sound vibrations

What is the function of the malleus, incus, and stapes?

To continue the passage of sound vibrations and amplify them (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the auditory canal?

To help in the passage of sound waves to the middle ear (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the semicircular canals?

To provide information to the brain to help with balance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the auricle?

To collect the sound waves from the environment and direct them toward the auditory canal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the hair and wax in the auditory canal?

To trap foreign particles and dust and protect the ear (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the tympanic membrane?

To vibrate with the sound waves and pass the vibrations to the middle ear bones (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cochlea?

To continue the passage of sound vibrations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Eustachian tube?

To equalize pressure inside the ear (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the semicircular canals?

To provide information to the brain to help maintain balance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the auditory ossicles?

To continue the passage of sound vibrations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the middle ear?

To continue the passage of sound vibrations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do the hair and wax in the auditory canal help to prevent?

Foreign particles and dust from entering the ear (A) Signup and view all the answers

Anatomy of the Human Ear

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Questions and Answers

What is the function of the auricle?

What is the function of the Organ of Corti?

What is the function of the Eustachian tube?

What is the function of the malleus, incus, and stapes?

What is the function of the auditory canal?

What is the function of the semicircular canals?

What is the main function of the auricle?

What is the purpose of the hair and wax in the auditory canal?

What is the role of the tympanic membrane?

What is the function of the cochlea?

What is the purpose of the Eustachian tube?

What is the function of the semicircular canals?

What is the role of the auditory ossicles?

What is the function of the middle ear?

What do the hair and wax in the auditory canal help to prevent?

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