sense organs (ear) Flashcards

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1
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the part of the internal ear related to the static balance of the body

A

eardrum

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2
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why do throat infection lead to ear infections

A

because the eustachian tube connects the middle ear with the throat, so infection can be passed

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3
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we should not put sharp objects into the ear

A

it may harm the eardrum and can cause a great loss to us

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4
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what is the location of the malleus

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the malleus is located between the tympanic membrane and the incus

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5
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what surrounds the organs of Corti

A

endolymph

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6
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why is deafness caused

A

it is caused due to the rupturing of the eardrum/tympanum

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7
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what is the location of the semicircular canals

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inner ear / membranous labyrinth/part of the inner ear arranged at 90 degrees to each other

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8
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what is the main function of the eustachian tube

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equalizes air pressure on either side of the eardrum for it to vibrate freely

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9
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mention the exact location of the organ of Corti

A

on the basilar membrane of the cochlea

or

in the cochlea

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10
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what is the function of the ear ossicles

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amplifies the sound vibration received by the tympanum and transmit it to the inner ear (cochlea)

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11
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name the ear ossicle which is attached to the tympanum

A

malleus/hammer

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12
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what does the auditory nerve do

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transmits impulses from the ear to the brain

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13
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what is the exact location of the incus

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found in the middle ear between malleus and stapes

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14
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what is the function of the eustachian tube

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balances the air pressure on either side of the eardrum.

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15
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the exact location of the pinna

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it is located in the external ear

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16
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what is the function of the pinna

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collects sound waves and passes them to the middle ear

17
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what is dynamic balance

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it is the balance that is achieved by the stimulation of the endolymph present in the semicircular canals

18
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what is static balance

A

the balance which is achieved through the gravity receptors located in the utriculus and sacculus

19
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what is the function of the organ of Corti

A

conduction of sound waves to cause hearing

20
Q

what is the location of the semicircular canals

A

they are located in the inner ear arranged at right angles to each other

21
Q

what is the location of the eustachian tube

A

present in the middle ear and connects the cavity of the middle ear to the throat

22
Q

what is the location of the ear ossicles

A

–> present in the middle ear of humans

23
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the function of the ear ossicles

A

receive sound vibrations from the vibrating tympanum and convey them along the 3 ossicles

these magnify the ossicles