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प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Ear ossicles
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उत्तर
The middle ear contains three tiny bones malleus, incus and stapes or hammer, anvil and stirrup in popular terms and a eustachian tube which connects the cavity of the middle ear with the throat. The three bones are collectively called the ear ossicles ( osseus: bone, ossicle : little bone).
संबंधित प्रश्न
Eye : Optic nerve : : Ear : ___________
(i) Draw a well labelled diagram of the membranous labyrinth found in the inner ear.
(ii) Based on the diagram drawn above in (i) give a suitable term for each of the following descriptions :
1. The sensory cells that helps in hearing.
2. The part that is responsible for static balance of the body.
3. The membrane covered opening that connects the middle ear to the inner ear.
4. The fluid present in the middle chamber of cochlea.
5. The structure that maintains dynamic equilibrium of the body.
Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F) Give reason.
The auditory nerve is purely for perceiving sound
With reference to the human ear, answer the question that follow:
Give the technical term for the structure found in the inner ear.
Mention the exact location of the following :
Incus
Choose the correct answer.
Labyrinth is a part of ____________
State the Function:
Endolymph
Complete the following sentence with appropriate Word
The sequence of ear ossicles of vertebrates starting from the tympanum is:
Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the suitable word/words for the fourth place.
Semi-circular canal : Ampulla :: Cochlea : ______.
Given below is the diagram of a part of the human ear. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
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- Give the collective biological term for Malleus, locus and Stapes.
- Name the parts labelled A, B and C in the diagram.
- State the functions of the parts labelled 'A' and 'B'.
- Name the audio receptor region present in the part labelled 'A'.

