Beginner Ear Quiz

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Q1. Which part of the ear collects sound waves?

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

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

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

Q3. Which bone is part of the auditory ossicles?

  • Femur
  • Malleus
  • Radius
  • Tibia

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

  • Auditory tube
  • Vestibular system
  • Pinna
  • Cochlea

Q5. What is the function of the Eustachian tube?

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

Q6. What fluid fills the cochlear duct?

  • Perilymph
  • Endolymph
  • Cerebrospinal fluid
  • Synovial fluid

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

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

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

  • Malleus
  • Stapes
  • Cochlea
  • Incus

Q9. Which structure detects rotational head movements?

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

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

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