Human ear

Topic test
Question 1
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the question number.

QUESTIONS 1.1 AND 1.2 REFER TO THE DIAGRAM BELOW SHOWING THE STRUCTURE
OF THE HUMAN EAR.

1.1 Which part sends vibrations to the ossicles?

A 3
B 1
C 4
D 5

1.2 Which part maintains equal pressure on either side of the tympanic
membrane?

A 4
B 3
C 2
D 1

1.3 Grommets may be used in the treatment of …

A astigmatism

B cataracts.

C middle ear infections.

D long-sightedness.

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 1.4 The vibrations on the tympanic membrane are transferred to the …

A ossicles and then the oval window.

B oval window and then the ossicles.

C ossicles and then the round window.

D cochlea and then the ossicles.

1.5 Which part of the ear converts pressure waves into nerve impulses?

A Auditory nerve

B Organ of Corti

C Eustachian tube
D Auditory canal (5x2) = (10)

Question 2
Provide the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term
next to the question number (2.1 – 2.5)

Question Description
number
2.1 The open passage through which sound waves travel to the middle ear
2.2 Inflammation and infection of the middle ear which causes pressure on the eardrum
2.3 The outer portion of the external ear: sound travels through the outer ear to the ear
canal
2.4 Fluid-filled structures in the inner ear that detect movement and function as balance
organs
2.5 A taut, circular piece of skin that vibrates when hit by sound waves

(5)

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 Question 3
The diagram below represents a part of the human ear.

3.1 Name the part of the brain that receives impulses from:

(a) Parts A and B (1)

(b) Part C (1)

3.2 Name the receptor found in part C. (1)

3.3 Explain TWO ways in which part A in the diagram is structurally suited to
maintain balance. (4)

(7)

Question 4
TWO types of hearing loss occur in humans:
 Conductive hearing loss – occurs when sound vibrations cannot be conducted through
the outer and middle ear
 Sensorineural hearing loss – occurs when sound waves in the inner ear are not
converted into nerve impulses or when the impulses cannot be transmitted to the brain

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 The diagram below represents the human ear.

4.1 Give only the LETTER of TWO structures in the diagram of the ear that, when damaged,
would result in the following:

(a) Conductive hearing loss (2)

4.2 Middle-ear infections are a common cause of hearing loss.

4.3 Name the part of the ear where ear wax is produced. (1)

4.4 Explain why hearing loss due to ear wax is usually temporary. (2)

(8)
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