The Ear, nose and tongue Quiz Question Grade 9

1. What are the three parts of the ear? A Drum cymbol and gitar B Middle ear, inner ear, outer ear C Inner ear , ear drum, middle ear D None of the above

2. What is the function of the inner ear? A Transmit vibrations to the brain B Collect sound waves C Transforms sound waves into vibrations D none of the above 

3. What is the purpose of the ear? A Decoration for the face B Give something the ability to hear C To cause illness 

4. Deafness is always permanent A True B False 

5. The nose is mainly for breathing and detecting odours A True B False 

6. Only the hairs in the nostrils filter out dust and dirt from entering the body A True B False 

7. Chemicals dissolve in the moist lining of the nasal passages A True B False 

8. The upper surface of the tongue is smooth to touch as result of the taste buds (papillae) A True B False

9. The tongue taste solutions that are sweet, salty, bitter or sour A True Page 1 of 4 B False 

10. The Flavour of food comes from both smell and taste. A True B False 

11. Your sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive that your sense of taste A True B False 

12. How many smells can you detect A 10 B 100 C 1000 D 10,000 E over 10,000 13. snot can be nasty, but mucus is essential for our sense of smell A True B False 

14. The ____ is defined as the number of cycles of a periodic wave occurring per unit time. A wavelength B period C amplitude D frequency 

15. The SI unit for frequency is hertz. A True B False 

16. Which one of the following factors determines the pitch of a sound? A The amplitude of the sound wave B The distance of the sound wave from the source C The frequency of the sound wave D The phase of different parts of the sound wave E The speed of the sound wave 

17. A certain note is produced when a person blows air into an organ pipe. The manner in which one blows on a organ pipe (or any pipe) will effect the characteristics of the sound which is produced. If the person blows slightly harder, the most probable change will be that the sound wave will increase in ____. A amplitude B frequency C pitch D speed Page 2 of 4 E wavelength 

18. A girl moves away from a source of sound at a constant speed. Compared to the frequency of the sound wave produced by the source, the frequency of the sound wave heard by the girl is ____. A lower. B higher. C the same 

19. What are the bumps on the top of your tongue called? A Papillae B Microvilli C Frenulum D Goosebumps 

20. Papillae contain: A Saliva glands B Lingual tonsil C Taste buds D Lymph nodes 

21. What substance in the mouth helps break down food? A Oil B Keratin C Saliva D Acid 

22. Could you swallow your tongue? A Yes B No 

23. Your tongue and your ______ help you taste food. A Teeth B Lips C Frenulum D Nose 

24. Your nose helps you: A Smell, sneeze, and hear B Smell, see, and feel C Smell, taste, and breathe D Smell, smile, and smooch 

25. What are the two holes on your nose called? A Septum B Nostrils C Blow holes Page 3 of 4 D Cartilage 

26. These are sensitive to odor molecules and help your brain recognize smells: A Receptors B Nostrils C Nasal passages D Nose hair 

27. This icky stuff, also known as boogers, helps capture dust, germs, and small particles. Its medical name is: A Wax B Saliva C Mucus D Slime 

28. If a large particle, like pollen, gets trapped in your nose and tickles it, what happens?  A You might cough B You might sneeze C Your nose might stop breathing D You might bur 

29. The nose and tongue work together to help you taste. A True B False 

30. There are at least ______ million receptors in your nose! A 40 B 30 C 20 D 1