by alex
The human ear is a marvel of biological engineering, responsible for translating sound waves into signals our brain can understand. This quiz will take you through the intricate parts of the ear, from the outer ear to the inner ear, and test your knowledge on their functions. Let’s see how well you know this essential sensory organ!
Ear Diagram Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the main function of the outer ear?
To amplify sound
To collect sound waves
To transmit sound to the brain
To balance pressure
2. Which part of the ear contains the cochlea?
Outer ear
Middle ear
Inner ear
Eardrum
3. What is the function of the eustachian tube?
To transmit sound to the brain
To balance air pressure
To amplify sound
To protect the ear from loud noises
4. Which part of the ear vibrates in response to sound waves?
Cochlea
Eardrum
Ossicles
Pinna
5. What are the three tiny bones in the middle ear called?
Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup
Malleus, Incus, Stapes
Cochlea, Vestibule, Semicircular canals
Pinna, Eardrum, Cochlea
6. Which part of the ear is responsible for balance?
Cochlea
Semicircular canals
Eardrum
Ossicles
7. What fluid is found inside the cochlea?
Endolymph
Perilymph
Cerebrospinal fluid
Synovial fluid
8. What is the role of the auditory nerve?
To amplify sound
To balance pressure
To transmit sound signals to the brain
To protect the ear from infections
9. Which part of the ear is visible from the outside?
Pinna
Cochlea
Eardrum
Eustachian tube
10. How does the ear protect itself from very loud noises?
By closing the eustachian tube
By contracting muscles in the middle ear
By increasing endolymph production
By vibrating the eardrum less
