Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Waxy substance secreted by the external ear; ear wax
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.

-Waxy substance secreted by the external ear; ear wax
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

Cerumen is the waxy substance secreted by the external ear.

Answer: A
 Auditory canal is the passage in the ear leading from the outer ear to the eardrum.

Answer: D
 Auricle is the visible part of the outer ear that collects sound waves and directs them into the auditory canal.

Answer: F
 Cochlea is a spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that houses the sensory receptors for hearing.

Answer: G
 Endolymph is the fluid that fills the labyrinth of the inner ear.

Answer: H
 Eustachian tube is a passage that connects the middle ear with the back of the nose and helps to equalize air pressure on either side of the eardrum.

Answer: I
 Incus is one of the three small bones in the middle ear that transfer sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Answer: J
 Labyrinth is the complex system of fluid-filled channels and cavities in the inner ear responsible for both hearing and balance.

Answer: B
 Malleus is one of the three small bones in the middle ear that transfer sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings