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Anatomy of the Ear
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Miscellaneous
100
The function of the auditory tube
What is "equalize pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane"?
100
The fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth is ___________.
What is "endolymph"?
100
Communicates sound vibrations to the ossicles, set into motion by sound waves
What is the "tympanic membrane"?
100
Externally visible fleshy part of the ear.
What is the "pinna" or the "auricle"?
100
Which of the following is NOT monitored by a special sense receptor: pain, sight, hearing, smell, taste
What is "pain"?
200
Sounds of (high/low) frequency stimulate the hair cells at the apex of the organ of Corti.
What is "low"?
200
The receptors for hearing in the inner ear are called:
What are "hair cells"?
200
Connects the cavity of the middle ear with pharynx
What is the "auditory tube"?
200
Particles of calcium carbonate
What are "otoliths"?
200
Olfactory nerve damage would probably affect your ability to:
What is "smell"?
300
The lateral wall of the middle ear is formed primarily by the _________ bone.
What is "temporal"?
300
Static equilibrium receptors that report the position of the head in space relative to the pull of gravity are:
What are "maculae"?
300
Part of the bony labyrinth connecting the cochlea and the semicircular canals
What is the "vestibule"?
300
Contains the utricle and saccule
What is the "vestibule"?
300
Inflammation of the middle ear, commonly seen in children
What is "otitis media"?
400
The three parts of the external ear.
What are the "pinna (auricle), external ear canal, and the tympanic membrane"?
400
After a spinning carnival ride, your head seems to continue spinning. this could be caused by overstimulation of the ______________.
What is "semicircular canals"?
400
Contains receptors for hearing
What is the "organ of Corti"?
400
Separates external auditory canal from the tympanic cavity
What is the "tympanic membrane"?
400
Sensations are interpreted by:
What are "cortical cells"? (cells of the cerebral cortex)
500
Which type of deafness: conduction or sensorineural? 1. impacted cerumen; 2. middle ear infection 3. cochlear nerve degeneration 4. otosclerosis
What are "1. conduction; 2. conduction; 3. sensorineural; 4. conduction"?
500
a. Fluid contained within the osseous labyrinth, which bathes the membranous labyrinth; b. Fluid that bathes the sensory receptors of the inner ear.
What is a. "perilymph", b. "endolymph"?
500
Contains receptors for dynamic equilibrium
What are the "semicircular canals" or the "crista ampullaris"?
500
Divides the cochlea into chambers
What is the "cochlear duct" or "membranous labyrinth"?
500
Three symptoms of Meniere's disease
What are "tinnitus, vertigo, and gradual hearing loss"?
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