Inner Ear Mcqs

 Multiple-choice questions about the inner ear:

1. What is the function of the cochlea in the inner ear?

A) Balance and orientation

B) Hearing

C) Pressure regulation

D) Temperature regulation

Answer: B) Hearing

2. Which structure in the inner ear is responsible for balance and orientation?

A) Cochlea

B) Semicircular canals

C) Eardrum

D) Ossicles

Answer: B) Semicircular canals

3. The auditory nerve carries electrical signals from the inner ear to which part of the brain?

A) Cerebellum

B) Frontal lobe

C) Temporal lobe

D) Occipital lobe

Answer: C) Temporal lobe

4. What is the name of the fluid-filled structure in the inner ear that helps convert sound waves into electrical signals?

A) Eardrum

B) Cochlea

C) Semicircular canals

D) Ossicles

Answer: B) Cochlea

5. Damage to the hair cells in the inner ear can result in:

A) Balance problems

B) Hearing loss

C) Tinnitus

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above