Match each structure of the ear to its corresponding function or description.
-connects the middle ear and the throat and helps regulate pressure on the eardrum
A)organ of Corti
B)tympanic membrane
C)eustachian tube
D)stapes
E)semicircular canal
F)cochlea
G)malleus
H)auricle
I)perilymph
J)endolymph

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The eustachian tube connects the middle ear and the throat and helps regulate pressure on the eardrum.

Answer: B
 The tympanic membrane is also known as the eardrum and it vibrates in response to sound waves.

Answer: F
 The cochlea is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for interpretation.

Answer: G
 The malleus is one of the three tiny bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Answer: H
 The auricle, also known as the pinna, is the visible part of the outer ear that collects sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

Answer: I
 Perilymph is a fluid-filled space in the inner ear that helps conduct sound vibrations.

Answer: J
 Endolymph is another fluid-filled space in the inner ear that helps transmit electrical signals from the cochlea to the brain.

Answers A, D, and E were not matched as they do not correspond to any of the given functions or descriptions.

Match Each Structure of the Ear to Its Corresponding Function