hearing science quiz 5

what structure provides the boundary between the outer and middle ear

tympanic membrane

what are the ossicles

small bones in the middle ear

where is the tectrorial membrane found

inner ear

the stereocilia are connected to each other through tip links

true

the msall bony chamber if the inner ear which coils for 2 1/2 turns

cochlea

what inner ear membrane contains a structure known as the organ of corti

basilar membrane

which of the following structures is not found in the middle ear

tectorial membrane

___ collects acoustic signals and funnels into the eardrum

pinna

the passageways leading from the nasopharynx to the anterior wall of the middle ear is

eustachian tube

what are the functions of the middle ear

Protection, Impedance matching, Pressure Equalization

area difference between the eardrum and footplate of the statpes

17;1

the cone of light in the eardrum of the left ear will be visible ar __ postion

7 o clock

basilar membrane is stiffer at the base than the apex

true

perilmph is present in scala media

false

which of the following parts of ear helps translate sounds into electircal signals

cochlea

the footplate of the stapes is attached to the oval window

true

tensor tympani is the only muscle present in the middle ear

false

the middle and inner ear acts as a transducer

true

anatomic lever action is created between

malleus and incus

the outer ear resonates and middle ear impedance matching work together to effectively transmit sounds between about

250 to 6000 hz