What is the primary function of the inner ear in the hearing process?

B. Translates vibrations into electrical signals for the brain

A. Amplifies sound waves entering the ear canal

B. Translates vibrations into electrical signals for the brain

C. Maintains body balance and equilibrium only

D. Collects and directs sound waves toward the eardrum

What is the function of the ear canal in the human ear?

C. It helps sound travel to the eardrum

A. It maintains body balance and equilibrium

B. It converts sound waves into electrical signals

C. It helps sound travel to the eardrum

D. It amplifies sound by vibrating tiny bones

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21.
Which part of the ear is a tube that channels sound waves to the ear drum?
Correct Answer: B. Auditory Canal
One-liner
The Auditory Canal (also called the ear canal or external auditory meatus) is the tube that channels sound waves from the outer ear to the eardrum.
22.
The part of ear which is visible called?
Correct Answer: C. External Ear
One-liner
The visible part of the ear is called the External Ear (also known as the auricle or pinna).
23.
The last bone in the tiny chain of three bones in the ear is called?
Correct Answer: C. Stirrup
One-liner
The last bone in the tiny chain of three bones in the ear is called the stirrup (also known as the stapes).
24.
What is the primary function of the inner ear in the hearing process?
Correct Answer: B. Translates vibrations into electrical signals for the brain
One-liner
The primary function of the inner ear in hearing is to translate vibrations into electrical signals for the brain.
25.
Sound waves first enter the ?
Correct Answer: D. Ear Canal
One-liner
Sound waves first enter the Ear Canal (also called the auditory canal), which channels sound toward the eardrum.
26.
Which among the following transfers sounds from outer ear to the middle ear?
Correct Answer: C. Ear Canal
One-liner
The Ear Canal (auditory canal) transfers sound waves from the outer ear to the middle ear by channeling them toward the eardrum.
27.
What is the function of the ear canal in the human ear?
Correct Answer: C. It helps sound travel to the eardrum
One-liner
The ear canal functions as a passageway that helps sound travel to the eardrum by channeling sound waves from the outer ear to the tympanic membrane.
28.
What is the main content of the inner ear?
Correct Answer: B. Fluid
One-liner
The inner ear is mainly filled with fluid, which helps in both hearing and maintaining body balance.
29.
Sound waves are collected by ?
Correct Answer: A. Pinna
One-liner
Sound waves are collected by the Pinna (the outer, visible part of the ear).
30.
Hearing is helped by the nerve.
Correct Answer: B. Auditory
One-liner
Hearing is helped by the Auditory nerve, also known as the cochlear or vestibulocochlear nerve (Cranial Nerve VIII).

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