Anatomy of the Human Ear
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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?

    <p>To continue the passage of sound vibrations and amplify them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the auditory canal?

    <p>To help in the passage of sound waves to the middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the semicircular canals?

    <p>To provide information to the brain to help with balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the auricle?

    <p>To collect the sound waves from the environment and direct them toward the auditory canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To trap foreign particles and dust and protect the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the tympanic membrane?

    <p>To vibrate with the sound waves and pass the vibrations to the middle ear bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cochlea?

    <p>To continue the passage of sound vibrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Eustachian tube?

    <p>To equalize pressure inside the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the semicircular canals?

    <p>To provide information to the brain to help maintain balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the auditory ossicles?

    <p>To continue the passage of sound vibrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the middle ear?

    <p>To continue the passage of sound vibrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Foreign particles and dust from entering the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

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