Inner Ear

Question 1

Labyrinth

Answer 1

Maze-like structures of the inner ear

Question 2

Inner ear contains the sensory receptors for

Answer 2

Hearing and balance

Question 3

Oval window

Answer 3

Membrane that separates the middle ear from the inner ear, vibrations enter the inner ear through this structure

Question 4

Cochlea

Answer 4

Snail-shaped structure of the inner ear and is where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses

Question 5

Organ of corti

Answer 5

Receives the vibrations from the cochlear duct and relays them to the auditory nerve fibers, which transmit the sound impulses to the auditory center of the brain’s cerebral cortex, where they are heard and interpreted

Question 6

Semicircular canals

Answer 6

Connected to cochlea by vestibule
Contain the liquid endolymph and sensitive hair cells
Bending of those hair cells in response to the mvmts of the head sets up impulses in nerve fibers to help maintain equilibrium

Question 7

Acoustic nerves

Answer 7

Auditory nerves, transmit this info to the brain
Cochlear nerves : transmit sound for hearing
Vestibular nerves: sense balance and head position