Match each structure of the ear to its corresponding function or description.
-snail-shaped structure that contains the organ of Corti
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 snail-shaped structure that contains the organ of Corti is the cochlea.

Answer: A
 The organ of Corti is responsible for converting mechanical energy (vibrations) into neural signals.

Answer: B
 The tympanic membrane (eardrum) vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits them to the middle ear.

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

Answer: E
 The semicircular canals are responsible for detecting rotational movement of the head, which helps with balance and orientation.

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 external visible part of the ear.

Answer: I
 Perilymph is the fluid that surrounds and protects the structures of the inner ear.

Answer: J
 Endolymph is the fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear and helps transmit sound and balance information to the brain.

Match Each Structure of the Ear to Its Corresponding Function