PREPARED BY: JAIDEE V.

CAPUNGAS
The Structure and
Functions of Ear.
Review
What are the parts of the eye?


Iris
Pupil
Lens
Retina
Cornea and
Optic nerve
Why do we need to care our eyes?
We need to care our eyes in order to see our beautiful
surrounding
Motivation
Close you eyes and listen the sound around us
What did you hear?
Ear
The ears are necessary for hearing and for the
process of converting sound into
electrochemical information that the brain can
use to code the information. There are several
parts to the ears that allow for the sound to be
heard.
Functions of Ear

The two main functions of ear are:

assist with our balance, and
hear the sounds around us.

Structure Ear

The ear consists of three areas:

outer ear;
middle ear, and
inner ear.

Outer ear

The outer ear consists of the pinna, the
part you can easily see and feel, and the
ear canal. The pinna helps to gather the
sound waves around us. These sound
waves travel down the ear canal where
they strike the ear drum. The ear drum
separates the outer and middle ear.

Middle ear

When sound waves strike the ear drum they cause it to
vibrate, which in turn causes the three small bones in
the middle ear to move. These three small bones are
collectively called the ossicles or easily known as the
middle ear bones. The ossicles consist of the:
malleus (hammer);
incus (anvil), and
stapes (stirrup).
The stirrup is connected to a tiny membrane on the
inner ear called the oval window.
Inner ear

The oval window forms the entrance to the
inner ear or cochlea. The cochlea is coiled
and filled with fluid. If we magnify a section
of the cochlea, we can see that the inner
cochlea is lined with tiny hair cells.
Remember
Sound waves are captured by outer ear pass through the
ear canal of the middle ear. There they reach and causes the
eardrum and the three bones to vibrate. The vibrations are picked
up by the auditory nerves in inner ear, which relay the message to
the brain. The brain interprets the message or the sound that we
hear.

Drills
Identify the parts of Ear
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Answer
Generalization
What is Ear?
The ears are necessary for hearing and for the
process of converting sound into
electrochemical information that the brain can
use to code the information.
Name the structure of Ear
Structure of the ear
The ear consists of three areas:
outer ear;
middle ear, and
inner ear.

What are the functions of ear?
Functions of the Ear
The two main functions of the ear are:
assist with our balance, and
hear the sounds around us.

What are the functions of ear?
Functions of the Ear
The two main functions of the ear are:
assist with our balance, and
hear the sounds around us.

Why do we need to care our ear?
We need to protect and care our ear in order for
us to hear the sound around us.
Fill in the Blanks.
Write the correct answer in the space provided. Choose the answer in the
box.


Outer ear, eardrum, Auditory nerves,
Middle ear, Ear canal, pinna,
Inner ear, Brain, three bones



Sound waves are captured by the ________, and pass through
the ear canal.
The ______and _____ at the middle ear vibrates. The vibrations are
sensed by the__
_____of the inner ear. They relay the message of the _____where the
message is interpreted.
Draw at least five (5) objects that can
damage our ear.