Match each outer ear term with its corresponding description.
-Passageway that leads to the tympanic membrane
A)Auricle
B)Cerumen
C)External auditory meatus
D)Tympanic membrane

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The external auditory meatus, also known as the ear canal, is the passageway that leads to the tympanic membrane.

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

Answer: B
 Cerumen, also known as earwax, is a brownish-yellow substance that is secreted by glands in the skin of the ear canal.

Answer: D
 The tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, is a thin membrane 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