The structure that supports the organ of Corti is the The middle ear communicates with the nasopharynx through the The auditory ossicles connect the Which of the following descriptions best matches the term otoliths? The ________ ear collects sounds waves and transmits them to the ________ ear, which contains auditory ossicles The external ear does not include the ___________

1. The structure that supports the organ of Corti is the

basilar membrane.

2. The middle ear communicates with the nasopharynx through the

auditory tube.

3. The auditory ossicles connect the

tympanic membrane to the oval window.

4. Which of the following descriptions best matches the term otoliths?

tiny weights necessary for the static sense of equilibrium

5. The ________ ear collects sounds waves and transmits them to the ________ ear, which contains auditory ossicles

outer; middle

6. The external ear does not include the ___________.

stapes

7. The axons that carry the sense of balance synapse first in the __________.

vestibular nucleus

8. Relative movement of the __________ in the semicircular canals signals rotation of the head.

endolymph

9. A sudden loud noise will reflexively cause the tensor tympani muscle to __________ and cause the stapedius muscle to __________.

contract; contract

10. Where are the visual pigments located in the rods and cones?

inside membrane discs stacked in the outer segment