The ear is one of the most important sense organs and plays an important role in the life of every human being. Anatomically, the ear is divided into three major sections and the name of these sections is the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The visible part of the ear is the outer ear and it consists of the external auditory meatus and the pinna. There are very fine hairs and wax secreting glands present at the tympanic membrane ( the eardrum). So, take this quiz and check your knowledge about the sensory organ for hearing the ear.
1. Name two sensory functions of the ear?
A. Hearing and producing wax
B. Hearing and maintenance the balance of body
C. Hearing and help in speaking
D. None of these
2. How many ossicles are present in the middle ear?
A. Five
B. Three
C. Two
D. Only one
3. Which one ossicle is not present in the middle ear?
A. Pinna
B. Malleus
C. Incus
D. Stapes
4. Which of the following increases the efficiency of transmission of sound waves to the inner ear?
A. Cochlea
B. Oval window
C. Pinna
D. Ear ossicles
5. The fluid-filled inner ear called _____.
A. Cochlea
B. Labyrinth
C. Ear drum
D. Stapes
6. The mambraneous labyrinth is filled with a fluid called ____.
A. Endolymph
B. Exolymph
C. Both of these
D. None of these
7. What is cochlea?
A. Fluid filled outer ear
B. Ear drum
C. coiled portion of labyrinth
D. None of these
8. Which one of the following acts as an auditory receptor?
A. Muscles cells
B. Hair cells
C. Macula
D. Crista
9. The crista and macula are the specific receptors of the _______ apparatus responsible for the maintenance of body balance and posture.
A. Vestibular
B. Tectorial
C. Both of these
D. None of these
10. Which of the following is located on the basilar membrane?
A. Ear drum
B. Pinna
C. Middle ear
D. Organ of corti
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