Human Ear Anatomy and Function
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What is the primary function of the eardrum in the outer ear?

  • It amplifies sound frequencies.
  • It collects sound waves.
  • It transmits signals to the brain.
  • It vibrates when sound waves hit it. (correct)
  • Which structure in the middle ear is NOT one of the ossicles?

  • Stapes
  • Incus
  • Cochlea (correct)
  • Malleus
  • What role does the cochlea play in the inner ear?

  • It directs sound waves into the ear canal.
  • It converts mechanical vibrations into electrical signals. (correct)
  • It amplifies sound frequencies.
  • It vibrates to transmit sound to the eardrum.
  • Which statement accurately describes the function of the pinna?

    <p>It funnels sound waves toward the eardrum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hair cells in the cochlea respond to sound vibrations?

    <p>They bend and convert vibrations into electrical signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Outer Ear Structure and Function

    • The pinna collects and directs sound waves into the ear canal.
    • The ear canal funnels sound waves to the eardrum and enhances certain frequencies.
    • The eardrum vibrates in response to sound waves.
    • The eardrum transforms sound wave energy into mechanical energy.

    Middle Ear Structure and Function

    • The middle ear contains three small bones called ossicles.
    • The malleus (hammer), incus (anvil), and stapes (stirrup) are the ossicles.

    Inner Ear Structure and Function

    • The cochlea is a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear.
    • Filled with fluid and lined with tiny hair cells.
    • Vibrations in the cochlear fluid cause hair cell movement.
    • Movement of the hair cells converts mechanical vibrations into electrical energy.
    • The auditory nerve carries these electrical signals to the brain for interpretation.

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    Test your knowledge on the structure and function of the human ear! This quiz covers the outer, middle, and inner ear, including components like the pinna, ossicles, and cochlea. Understand how sound waves are transformed into electrical signals for the brain.

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