Match each outer ear term with its corresponding description.
-earwax
A)auricle
B)cerumen
C)external auditory meatus
D)tympanic membrane

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Earwax is another term for cerumen, which is a yellowish substance produced by the ear canal to protect the ear from bacteria, insects, and moisture.

Answer: A 
 The auricle, also known as the pinna, is the visible part of the ear that collects and funnels sound waves into the ear canal.

Answer: C 
 The external auditory meatus, or ear canal, is the tube that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum.

Answer: D 
 The tympanic membrane, or eardrum, is a thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Match Each Outer Ear Term with Its Corresponding Description