Hearing and the Structure of the Ear Answers

Which of the following correctly lists the structures through which sound travels after entering the ear? A.auditory canal, eardrum, ossicles, cochleaB.ossicles, eardrum, cochlea, auditory canalC.eardrum, auditory canal, ossicles, cochleaD.cochlea, eardrum, ossicles, auditory canal

It is a common myth that long-term exposure to loud music can damage the ears.

A common problem in people between the ages of 40 and 50 that can lead to permanent hearing loss is __________. A.otitis mediaB.sensorineural hearing lossC.Ménière’s diseaseD.conductive hearing loss

Georg Von Békésy won a Nobel Prize for his research on the basilar membrane, which showed that it contains a(n) __________ wave. A.auditory B.coiled, fluid-filled C.isometric D.traveling

The ossicles (the three tiny bones in the middle ear) are responsible for __________. A.converting sound vibrations into neural signalsB.relaying sound vibrations to the eardrumC.vibrating in response to sound waves D.amplifying sound vibrations from the eardrum

Which of the following statements about the debate over cochlear implants is true? A. Many in the deaf community view deafness as a disability that should be treated or cured. B. Supporters of the cochlear implants believe that this technology will devalue people who are deaf. C. Many opponents of the cochlear implants view deafness as a cultural identity of which to be proud. D. Many supporters believe that cochlear implants lead children to have a poor self-image. Please select the best answer from the choices provided