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CHAPTER 8: THE WORLD THROUGH OUR SENSES

Questions

PAPER 1: Objective Questions

Choose the best answer for each question.

1 The diagram below shows the structure of the human ear.

What is the function of P?

A Amplifies vibrations
B Collects sound waves
C Converts vibrations into nerve impulses
D Sends nerve impulses to the brain to be interpreted

2 The diagram below shows the structure of the human ear.

What is the function of the part labelled X?

I Collects sound waves
II Directs sound waves into the auditory canal
III Detects vibrations and converts them into nerve impulses
A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III

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PAPER 2: Structured Questions

Answer all the following questions.

3 The diagram below shows the structure of the human ear with the parts labelled as P, Q
and R.

(a) On the above diagram, label the parts P, Q and R using the following words.
Oval window Auditory nerve Eardrum

[3 marks]

(b) State the function of R.

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[1 mark]

(c) The following shows the pathway of sound in the hearing mechanism. Complete
the pathway by writing in the boxes with the parts labelled in (a).

Ear pinna Ossicles

Brain Cochlea

[2 marks]

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Answers
1 C
2 A
3 (a) P: Eardrum
Q: Oval window
R: Auditory nerve
(b) Carries the nervous impulses from the cochlea to the brain
(c) Ear pinna → Auditory canal → Eardrum → Ossicles → Oval window →
Cochlea → Auditory nerve → Brain.

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