Ear Canal Anatomy Quiz

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Which part of the ear is responsible for collecting and funneling sound vibrations from the outside air onto the eardrum?

  • Inner ear
  • Auditory canal
  • Middle ear
  • Outer ear (correct)

What is another name for the ear canal?

  • Pinna
  • Middle ear
  • Inner ear
  • Auditory canal (correct)

Which part of the ear is the boundary separating the external ear structures from the middle and inner ear?

  • Auditory canal
  • Pinna
  • Eardrum (correct)
  • Middle ear

What is the function of the pinna and auditory canal?

<p>To collect and funnel sound vibrations onto the eardrum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are sound waves converted to electrical signals and carried to the brain?

<p>Inner ear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the ear is responsible for transforming sound vibrations into electrical signals that travel to the brain?

<p>The cochlea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pinna?

<p>To collect and funnel sound wave vibrations inward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three small bones in the middle ear called?

<p>The malleus, incus, and stapes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the auditory canal?

<p>To carry sound vibrations to the brain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the semi-circular canals in the inner ear?

<p>To maintain balance and body position awareness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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