Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Carry impulses from the inner ear to the brain (cerebral cortex)
A)auditory canal
B)malleus
C)auditory nerve fibers
D)auricle
E)cerumen
F)cochlea
G)endolymph
H)eustachian tube
I)incus
J)labyrinth

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Carry impulses from the inner ear to the brain (cerebral cortex)
A)auditory canal
B)malleus
C)auditory nerve fibers
D)auricle
E)cerumen
F)cochlea
G)endolymph
H)eustachian tube
I)incus
J)labyrinth

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Auditory nerve fibers carry impulses from the inner ear to the brain.

Answer: J
 The labyrinth is the inner ear, which includes the cochlea and other structures involved in hearing and balance.

Answer: F
 The cochlea is the spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear that is responsible for hearing.

Answer: H
 The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the throat and helps regulate pressure in the ear.

Answer: B and I
 The malleus and incus are small bones in the middle ear that help transmit sound waves to the inner ear.

Answer: A
 The auditory canal is the tube that leads from the outer ear to the middle ear.

Answer: D
 The auricle is the visible outer portion of the ear, also known as the pinna.

Answer: E
 Cerumen is the medical term for earwax, a substance that helps protect the ear canal.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings