61: The ear Quizellenjmchenry2019-06-03T15:07:53-04:00 Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. Which of these describes the hearing range of humans?1 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz 2 Hz to 20 Hz 2,000 Hz to 200,000 Hz 20 Hz to 200 Hz Where does the word “cochlea” come from?1 Greek for "tube." Latin for "hammer." Greek for "cone-shaped." Latin for "complicated maze." Greek for "snail shell." Both the middle ear and inner ear are filled with fluid.1 True False Which of these is NOT a part of the organ of Corti?1 hair cells nerve cells tympanic membrane tectorial membrane Which of these ensures equal pressure on both sides of the eardrum?1 vestibule auditory canal malleus oval window Eustachian tube The entire outer ear (the part we see) is correctly called the:1 helix tragus pinna frenulum What is the function of the middle ear?1 to give us a sense of balance to translate sound into electrical signals to transfer sound vibrations to the inner ear Which of these touches the eardrum?1 anvil hammer stirrup oval window How many semicircular canals are in the vestibular system?1 2 1 3 4 What hertz range is the human voice?1 About 1,000 to 3,000 Hz About 10 to 30 Hz About 100 to 300 Hz What causes the hair cells to trigger the neurons to send a signal?1 The vibrations in the fluid moving the hairs. The efferent nerves fibers bringing in signals from the brain. The tympanic membrane vibrating with sound waves. The tectorial membrane rubbing against them. The shape of the pinna helps to bring in sound, especially the frequencies of the human voice.1 True False Which one of these is NOT part of the inner ear?1 round window stapes cochlea vestibule semicircular canals Which of these words accurately describes the eardrum?1 opaque translucent transparent Which of these is the smallest bone in the body?1 incus (anvil) malleus (hammer) stapes (stirrup) Which of these is NOT a part of the organ of Corti?1 nerve cells hair cells tympanic membrane tectorial membrane Which of these touches the stirrip (stapes)?1 round window oval window Which one of these is NOT part of the middle ear?1 malleus Eustachian tube incus cochlea stapes Where is the end of the Eustachian tube?1 in the nasopharynx inside the sinuses in the larynx in the inner ear Which of these is involved with our sense of balance?1 organ of Corti middle ear cochlea vestibular system 60: Mouth, nose and throat 79: The Skeletal Muscles Back to: 61: The ear
Please sign up for the course before taking this quiz. Which of these describes the hearing range of humans?1 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz 2 Hz to 20 Hz 2,000 Hz to 200,000 Hz 20 Hz to 200 Hz Where does the word “cochlea” come from?1 Greek for "tube." Latin for "hammer." Greek for "cone-shaped." Latin for "complicated maze." Greek for "snail shell." Both the middle ear and inner ear are filled with fluid.1 True False Which of these is NOT a part of the organ of Corti?1 hair cells nerve cells tympanic membrane tectorial membrane Which of these ensures equal pressure on both sides of the eardrum?1 vestibule auditory canal malleus oval window Eustachian tube The entire outer ear (the part we see) is correctly called the:1 helix tragus pinna frenulum What is the function of the middle ear?1 to give us a sense of balance to translate sound into electrical signals to transfer sound vibrations to the inner ear Which of these touches the eardrum?1 anvil hammer stirrup oval window How many semicircular canals are in the vestibular system?1 2 1 3 4 What hertz range is the human voice?1 About 1,000 to 3,000 Hz About 10 to 30 Hz About 100 to 300 Hz What causes the hair cells to trigger the neurons to send a signal?1 The vibrations in the fluid moving the hairs. The efferent nerves fibers bringing in signals from the brain. The tympanic membrane vibrating with sound waves. The tectorial membrane rubbing against them. The shape of the pinna helps to bring in sound, especially the frequencies of the human voice.1 True False Which one of these is NOT part of the inner ear?1 round window stapes cochlea vestibule semicircular canals Which of these words accurately describes the eardrum?1 opaque translucent transparent Which of these is the smallest bone in the body?1 incus (anvil) malleus (hammer) stapes (stirrup) Which of these is NOT a part of the organ of Corti?1 nerve cells hair cells tympanic membrane tectorial membrane Which of these touches the stirrip (stapes)?1 round window oval window Which one of these is NOT part of the middle ear?1 malleus Eustachian tube incus cochlea stapes Where is the end of the Eustachian tube?1 in the nasopharynx inside the sinuses in the larynx in the inner ear Which of these is involved with our sense of balance?1 organ of Corti middle ear cochlea vestibular system
