Beginner Ear Quiz

Q1. Which part of the ear collects sound waves?

• Semicircular canals
• Auricle (pinna)
• Eustachian tube
• Cochlea

Q2. What separates the outer ear from the middle ear?

• Round window
• Tympanic membrane
• Cochlear duct
• Oval window

Q3. Which bone is part of the auditory ossicles?

• Tibia
• Femur
• Malleus
• Radius

Q4. Which part of the ear is responsible for balance?

• Cochlea
• Auditory tube
• Vestibular system
• Pinna

Q5. What is the function of the Eustachian tube?

• Amplifies sound
• Equalizes pressure
• Maintains balance
• Detects vibrations

Q6. What fluid fills the cochlear duct?

• Endolymph
• Cerebrospinal fluid
• Perilymph
• Synovial fluid

Q7. Which cranial nerve transmits hearing signals to the brain?

• Trigeminal nerve
• Vestibulocochlear nerve
• Glossopharyngeal nerve
• Facial nerve

Q8. Which structure is also known as the "anvil" in the middle ear?

• Incus
• Malleus
• Cochlea
• Stapes

Q9. Which structure detects rotational head movements?

• Cochlea
• Tympanic membrane
• Semicircular canals
• Organ of Corti

Q10. Which part of the cochlea is sensitive to sound vibrations?

• Ampulla
• Organ of Corti
• Oval window
• Round window