The Primary Function of the Outer Ear Is To

question 186

Multiple Choice

The primary function of the outer ear is to:

• A)collect sound waves and funnel them into the ear canal.
• B)protect the delicate inner structures of the ear from loud sounds.
• C)provide a convenient place for wearing earrings.
• D)transfer sounds to the cochlear membrane.

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Definitions:

Widow's Peak

A V-shaped point in the hairline in the center of the forehead.

Dominant

A trait or gene that is expressed in the phenotype even when only one copy is present, overshadowing the recessive trait.

Heterozygous

A genetic condition where an individual has two different alleles for a specific gene.

Alleles

Alternative forms of a gene that occur at a specific locus on a chromosome, contributing to genetic diversity.