The Ear (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What are the three main sections of the ear?
What are the three main sections of the ear?
Outer ear, middle ear, inner ear
What is the primary function of the pinna?
What is the primary function of the pinna?
Collects sound waves
What are the three ossicles in the middle ear called?
What are the three ossicles in the middle ear called?
Hammer, anvil, stirrup
What is the correct sequence of energy transformation in hearing?
What is the correct sequence of energy transformation in hearing?
Sound → kinetic → electrical
What are the receptor cells in the Organ of Corti called?
What are the receptor cells in the Organ of Corti called?
Hair cells
Where are high-pitched sounds of Hz detected in the cochlea?
Where are high-pitched sounds of Hz detected in the cochlea?
Base of the cochlea near oval window
What is the function of the round window?
What is the function of the round window?
Relieves pressure in cochlea fluid
What does conductive hearing loss primarily affect?
What does conductive hearing loss primarily affect?
Loudness of sound
What is the most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
What is the most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
Excessive noise exposure
Which type of hearing loss are cochlear implants suitable for?
Which type of hearing loss are cochlear implants suitable for?
Severe sensorineural hearing loss