Special Senses: Hearing

Question 1

What are the 2 major functions of the human ear?

Answer 1

The human hearing apparatus allows to hear an extraordinary range of sound

Equilibrium (balance) receptors continually inform the nervous system of head movements and positions

Question 2

What are the 3 major areas of the ear? Which of these 3 areas participates in maintaining equilibrium?

Answer 2

External (Outer) Ear: hearing only

Middle Ear (Tympanic Cavity): hearing only

Internal (Inner) Ear: hearing + equilibrium