auditory pathways

Question 1

Auditory signals travel through axons of the cochlear portion of the vestibulocochlear nerve to the cochlear nuclei at the

Answer 1

medulla-pons junction

Question 2

Axons from the cochlear nuclei contact the superior olivary nucleus in the

Answer 2

pons

Question 3

Auditory stimuli are then sent to the inferior colliculus of the

Answer 3

midbrain

Question 4

The auditory stimuli are relayed to the medial geniculate nucleus of the

Answer 4

thalamus

Question 5

The thalamus sends signals to the primary auditory cortex in the superior portion of the

Answer 5

temporal lobe

Question 6

Semicircular canals
Evaluate changes in the direction and rate of head movements

Answer 6

KINETIC LABYRINTH

Question 7

Vestibule
Evaluate position of the head relative to gravity

Answer 7

STATIC LABYRINTH

Question 8

Semicircular canals
Evaluate changes in the direction and rate of head movements

Answer 8

KINETIC LABYRINTH

Question 9

Consists of:
Pinna (auricle)
Ear canal
Eardrum

Answer 9

OUTER EAR

Question 10

An air filled space
Comprises of the 3 tiny bones:
Malleus
Incus
Stapes

Answer 10

MIDDLE EAR

Question 11

Helps in hearing and balancing organs
Cochlea

Answer 11

INNER EAR