Ears

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 1. The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound (7)
  2. 5. The particular auditory effect produced by a given cause (5)
  3. 6. To perceive via the auditory sense (4)
  4. 8. A cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent (plural) (9)
  5. 9. Staying steady without falling over (7)
  6. 11. The externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear (7)

Down

  1. 2. The main cavity of the ___ (9)
  2. 3. A government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function (plural) (6)
  3. 4. The part of the ___ visible externally (8)
  4. 7. A short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England (7)
  5. 10. To cause to go somewhere (4)