Structures of The Special Senses: Eyes & Ears

Question 1

aka “The white of the eye”. Maintains the shape of the eye and protects the inner layer tissues of the eye.

Answer 1

Sclera

Question 2

A “snail-shaped” structure of the inner ear where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses

Answer 2

Cochlea

Question 3

aka “Auditory tubes”. Equalize the air pressure within the middle ear with that of the outside atmosphere. Leads from the middle ear to the nasal cavity of the throat.

Answer 3

Eustachian Tubes

Question 4

The small hairs which make up the eyelashes and eyebrows.

Answer 4

Cilia

Question 5

aka “eardrum”. This membrane transmits the sound by vibrating. Lies between the outer ear and middle ear.

Answer 5

Tympanic Membrane

Question 6

The colourful circular structure that surrounds the pupil of the eye. Controls the amount of light allowed to enter through the pupil.

Answer 6

Iris

Question 7

aka “the hammer”. One of the auditory ossicles. Together with the other auditory ossicles, it transmits sound waves from the eardrum to the inner ear by vibration

Answer 7

Malleus