12 Questions
What is the function of the organ of Corti in the cochlea?
Sensitive auditory receptor
Explain how conductive hearing loss differs from sensorineural deafness.
Conductive hearing loss is caused by obstruction of sound waves, while sensorineural deafness results from damage to the auditory nerve or cochlea.
What are the six basic odors that humans can smell?
Fruity, flowery, spicy, burned, putrid, and resin
Which are the four primary tastes detected by taste buds?
Sweet, sour, salty, and bitter
What is the role of the skin in our sensory perception?
It is our only touch receptor
How does the olfactory system transmit smell messages to the brain?
Olfactory receptors in the root of the nose are stimulated by odor, and chemical messages are sent to the olfactory bulb and then to the brain.
What is the function of the tragus in the ear?
Protection and sound wave guidance
What is the purpose of cerumen (earwax) in the ear?
Lubrication and protection
Which three bones make up the ossicles in the middle ear?
Malleus, incus, stapes
What is the function of the oval window in the ear?
Separates middle ear from inner ear
What is the role of the auditory or eustachian tube in the ear?
Equalizes air pressure
What is the fluid found in the organs of equilibrium in the inner ear?
Endolymph
Test your knowledge of ear anatomy and common medical abbreviations related to the ear, such as AC, AD, AS, AU, BC, HD, ENT, OM. Learn about the outer ear structures like auricle, tragus, and external auditory meatus.
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