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The external auditory meatus is the ear canal that allows sound waves to pass from the external environment to the tympanic membrane (ear drum).
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What is the function of external auditory aperture in fetal pigs?
The external auditory aperture is present in fetal pigs. This organ is the eventual opening for the auditory lobes in adult pigs.
Is there a difference between external auditory meatus and external acoustic meatus?
The external auditory meatus and the external acoustic meatus are two names for the same structure.
What is the function of the fine hairs and tiny wax producing glands of the external auditory canal?
it protects the ear by trapping dust and other foreign substances
Forms framework of outer ear?
The external ear is a cartilaginous structure, covered by thin skin. Elastic cartilage
What is the function of the auditory cortex?
The function of the auditory cortex is to process any auditory information that the cerebral cortex receives. The basic function of this system is hearing.
True or False The structure that allows equalization of the pressure in the middle ear with that outside the body is the external auditory meatus?
False. The structure responsible for equalizing pressure in the middle ear with the outside is the Eustachian tube, not the external auditory meatus. The external auditory meatus is the passage that leads sound waves from the external ear to the middle ear.
What is the function of the fine hairs and tiny wax-producing glands of the external auditory canal?
The fine hairs in the external auditory canal help to trap and prevent debris, such as dust and particles, from entering the ear. This helps to keep the ear clean and prevent blockages. The tiny wax-producing glands in the external auditory canal secrete earwax (cerumen) which helps to lubricate and protect the ear canal from infection and irritation.
The external acoustic meatus is a foramen in which skull bone?
It is located on temporal side of the skull and it is where sounds enters the human ear leading to the tympanic membrane. It is sometimes referred to as the extermal auditory canal.
Which part of the ear is sound gathered?
External auditory meatus
Why is it necessary for the person with this implant to have function in the auditory nerves?
It is necessary for the person with a cochlear implant to have function in the auditory nerves. This is because without the nerve function, the implant will not work.
What is the name of the tube that runs from the auricle to the tympanic membrane?
The tube that runs from the auricle (outer ear) to the tympanic membrane is called the external auditory canal or the ear canal.
Can you name the glands that line the external auditory meatus?
The glands that line the external auditory meatus are called ceruminous glands. They produce cerumen (earwax) to protect and lubricate the ear canal.
