61: The ear Quiz

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  1. The entire outer ear (the part we see) is correctly called the:1
  2. How many semicircular canals are in the vestibular system?1
  3. Which of these is the smallest bone in the body?1
  4. Which of these is NOT a part of the organ of Corti?1
  5. What hertz range is the human voice?1
  6. What is the function of the middle ear?1
  7. Where does the word “cochlea” come from?1
  8. What causes the hair cells to trigger the neurons to send a signal?1
  9. Which of these is involved with our sense of balance?1
  10. Which of these is NOT a part of the organ of Corti?1
  11. Which of these touches the stirrip (stapes)?1
  12. Where is the end of the Eustachian tube?1
  13. Which one of these is NOT part of the middle ear?1
  14. The shape of the pinna helps to bring in sound, especially the frequencies of the human voice.1
  15. Which one of these is NOT part of the inner ear?1
  16. Which of these describes the hearing range of humans?1
  17. Which of these ensures equal pressure on both sides of the eardrum?1
  18. Which of these touches the eardrum?1
  19. Both the middle ear and inner ear are filled with fluid.1
  20. Which of these words accurately describes the eardrum?1
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