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1. Which of the following is a function of our ears?

A Both a and b B To perceive sound C To ventilate the body D To help us balance

2. The pinna, also called the auricle, refers to:

A The bones in the middle ear B The outside of the ear, commonly referred to as just 'the ear' C The thin sheet that vibrates when sound hits it D The tube that carries sound deeper inside the ear

3. Which of the following parts of the ear is in danger of being damaged when something is in your ear?

A Eardrum B Cochlea C Ear Canal D Stirrup

4. How many bones are in the middle ear?

A 3 B 1 C 2 D 4

5. Which of the following is NOT a name for one or all of the bones in the middle ear?

A Hammer B Ossicles C Stirrup D Sternum

6. True or False: The stirrup is the smallest bone in the body.

A FALSE B TRUE

7. Which of the following parts of the ear helps translate sound into electrical signals?

A Cochlea B Stirrup C Ear Canal D Eardrum

8. Having two ears specifically helps with which of the following?

A The range of sounds B Different types of sounds C The magnitude of sounds D The direction of sounds

9. True or False: Humans can hear higher pitch sounds than cats and dogs.

A FALSE B TRUE

10. How does the body keep balance?

A Eyes B Sense of touch C Fluid in the inner ear D All of the Above

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