Quiz  /  Hearing and the Ear

  • 1. 
    Which of the following is a function of our ears?

  • Both a and b
  • To perceive sound
  • To ventilate the body
  • To help us balance

  • 2. 
    The pinna, also called the auricle, refers to:

  • The bones in the middle ear
  • The outside of the ear, commonly referred to as just 'the ear'
  • The thin sheet that vibrates when sound hits it
  • The tube that carries sound deeper inside the ear

  • 3. 
    Which of the following parts of the ear is in danger of being damaged when something is in your ear?

  • Eardrum
  • Cochlea
  • Ear Canal
  • Stirrup

  • 4. 
    How many bones are in the middle ear?

  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 4

  • 5. 
    Which of the following is NOT a name for one or all of the bones in the middle ear?

  • Hammer
  • Ossicles
  • Stirrup
  • Sternum

  • 6. 
    True or False: The stirrup is the smallest bone in the body.

  • FALSE
  • TRUE

  • 7. 
    Which of the following parts of the ear helps translate sound into electrical signals?

  • Cochlea
  • Stirrup
  • Ear Canal
  • Eardrum

  • 8. 
    Having two ears specifically helps with which of the following?

  • The range of sounds
  • Different types of sounds
  • The magnitude of sounds
  • The direction of sounds

  • 9. 
    True or False: Humans can hear higher pitch sounds than cats and dogs.

  • FALSE
  • TRUE

  • 10. 
    How does the body keep balance?

  • Eyes
  • Sense of touch
  • Fluid in the inner ear
  • All of the Above
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