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The ossicles are the three smallest bones in our body and work together to send sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear.

True

False

The temporal bone is located on the side of the skull and helps us to know if we have a fever.

True

False

Modified sweat glands in our ear canals produce cerumen, which helps to keep our ear canals clean.

True

False

The tympanic cavity is filled with fluid.

True

False

The eardrum vibrates when sound waves from the outer ear reach it.

True

False

The outer part of our ear, or the pinna, serves no purpose

True

False

The Eustachian tube helps to keep the tympanic cavity dry.

True

False

The semicircular canals help you keep your balance so you don’t fall over.

True

False

The ossicles, or three smallest bones in our body, are commonly called the hammer, anvil and stirrup.

True

False

The Cochlea houses the organ of Corti, the receptor organ for hearing.

True

False

The auditory nerve is located in the middle ear.

True

False

There are tiny hair cells that line the organ of Corti, which make it possible for us to hear. If the hair cells are damaged, hearing is affected.

True

False

The ear canal is about 2 inches long.

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False

Blockage of the Eustachian tube can lead to an ear infection.

True

False

There are three semicircular canals.

True

False