Grade 11 Ear Anatomy Worksheet
This worksheet covers the anatomy and function of the human ear, including its various parts and their roles in hearing and balance.
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Grade 11 Ear Anatomy Worksheet
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Carefully read each question and provide the best answer. Refer to the provided diagram where necessary.
Examine the diagram of the human ear below and answer the questions that follow.
1. Label the following parts on the diagram above: Pinna, Ear Canal, Eardrum, Malleus, Incus, Stapes, Cochlea, Semicircular Canals, Auditory Nerve, Eustachian Tube.
2. Which part of the ear is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals?
Eardrum
Ossicles
Cochlea
Semicircular canals
3. The three small bones in the middle ear are collectively known as the:
Auditory ossicles
Tympanic membrane
Vestibular apparatus
Cochlear duct
4. The is a tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, helping to equalize pressure.
5. The fluid-filled structure within the inner ear responsible for maintaining balance is the .
6. Describe the function of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) in the process of hearing.
7. Explain how the semicircular canals contribute to our sense of balance and spatial orientation.
8. The auditory nerve transmits signals from the outer ear to the brain.
True
False
9. The pinna (outer ear) plays a significant role in amplifying sound waves.
True
False