Ears TERMS

Question 1

auricle/pinna

Answer 1

external part of ear that captures sound waves

Question 2

cerumen

Answer 2

ear wax

Question 3

tympanic membrane

Answer 3

ear drum that moves small bones in middle ear

Question 4

parts of middle ear

Answer 4

malleus (hammer) incus (anvil) stapes (stirrup)

Question 5

cochlea

Answer 5

part of inner ear that contains tiny hairs that detect frequencies and translate them into electrical impulses

Question 6

auditory nerve

Answer 6

sends impulses from cochlea to the brain for processing

Question 7

inner ear

Answer 7

semicircular canals and vestibule which are responsible for balance

Question 8

eustachian tube

Answer 8

part of inner ear that manages fluid and pressure

Question 9

Reverse

external part of ear that captures sound waves

Answer 9

auricle/pinna

Question 10

Reverse

ear wax

Answer 10

cerumen

Question 11

Reverse

ear drum that moves small bones in middle ear

Answer 11

tympanic membrane

Question 12

Reverse

malleus (hammer) incus (anvil) stapes (stirrup)

Answer 12

parts of middle ear

Question 13

Reverse

part of inner ear that contains tiny hairs that detect frequencies and translate them into electrical impulses

Answer 13

cochlea

Question 14

Reverse

sends impulses from cochlea to the brain for processing

Answer 14

auditory nerve

Question 15

Reverse

semicircular canals and vestibule which are responsible for balance

Answer 15

inner ear

Question 16

Reverse

part of inner ear that manages fluid and pressure

Answer 16

eustachian tube