Which part of the ear contains the cochlea?
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The inner ear houses the cochlea, which is responsible for converting sound into neural signals.
What is the function of the tympanic membrane?
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Also known as the eardrum, it vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits them to the ossicles.
Which bones make up the ossicular chain?
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The malleus, incus, and stapes form the ossicles in the middle ear.
What does the Eustachian tube connect?
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It connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx and helps equalize pressure.
Which part of the cochlea responds to high-frequency sounds?
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The base of the cochlea is tuned to detect high-frequency sounds.
What fluid fills the cochlea?
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The cochlea contains perilymph and endolymph, essential for hearing function.
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Which nerve transmits auditory signals to the brain?
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The auditory nerve (cranial nerve VIII) sends electrical signals to the brain for interpretation.
What is the primary function of the pinna?
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The pinna collects sound and directs it into the ear canal.
Which structure converts sound waves into neural signals?
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The organ of Corti in the cochlea is responsible for this conversion process.