Match Each Structure of the Ear to Its Corresponding Function

question 97

Multiple Choice

Match each structure of the ear to its corresponding function or description.
-Snail-shaped structure that contains the organ of Corti

• A)Organ of Corti
• B)Tympanic membrane
• C)Eustachian tube
• D)Stapes
• E)Semicircular canal
• F)Cochlea
• G)Malleus
• H)Auricle
• I)Perilymph
• J)Endolymph

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Definitions:

Weber's Law

A principle relating to perception that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the stimulus level.

Illumination

The deliberate use of light to achieve a practical or aesthetic effect.

Brightness

The perception of how light or dark a color appears; a quality of visual experience that varies with lighting conditions.

Optic Nerve

The cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, playing a crucial role in the sense of sight.