Match the part of the human ear with its function in the ear. (Answer should be

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Match the part of the human ear with its function in the ear. (Answer should be in form e.g. DC..BF and letters may be repeated.)

1) The Pinna. A. Allows the stapes to transmit vibrations into the cochlea.
2) The Ossicles. B. Contains the hair cells and their connections to the auditory nerves.
3) The Oval Window. C. Allows normal air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.
4) The Organ of Corti. D. Transmit and amplify the motion of the tympanic membrane to the cochlea.
5) Hair Cells. E. Performs a frequency analysis of sound where location along the membrane is correlated with the sound frequency.
6) Eustachian Tube. F. Their stimulation sends neural impluses to the brain.
7) The Basilar Membrane. G. Collects sound and directs it into the auditory canal.

Explanation / Answer

1) The Pinna- G Collects sound and directs it into the auditory canal. (1-G)

2) The Ossicles. D. Transmit and amplify the motion of the tympanic membrane to the cochlea. (2-D)

3) The Oval Window. A. Allows the stapes to transmit vibrations into the cochlea. (3-A)

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4) The Organ of Corti. B. Contains the hair cells and their connections to the auditory nerves. (4-B)

5) Hair Cells.    F. Their stimulation sends neural impluses to the brain.(5-F)

6) Eustachian Tube. C. Allows normal air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane (6-C)

7) The Basilar Membrane.    E. Performs a frequency analysis of sound where location along the membrane is correlated with the sound frequency. (7-E)

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