Ear (auditory) - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1993

Which path does sound entering the human ear follow?

A. Oval window → ossicles → ear drum
B. Ear drum → oval window → ossicles
C. Ear drum → ossicles → oval window
D. Ossicles → ear drum → oval window

Question 7:

• JAMB 2000

The inner ear contains two main organs, namely, the

A. Eardrum and eustachian tube
B. Cochlea and semi-circular canals
C. Oval window and ossicles
D. Pinna and cochlea

Question 8:

• JAMB 2001

The parts which function together to bring about hearing are labelled

A. IV, V and VI
B. I, II, IV and VI
C. I, II, III and IV
D. I, II and IV

Question 9:

• JAMB 2001

The part labelled II is the

A. Fenestra ovalis
B. Middle ear canal
C. Internal auditrory meatus
D. Ear ossicles

Question 10:

• JAMB 2005

From the diagram above The structure labelled I is the

A. Incus
B. Malleus
C. Hammer
D. Stapes