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प्रश्न
Differentiate between members of the following pair with reference to what is asked in bracket.
Semi-circular canal and cochlea (Senses perceived)
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उत्तर
cochlea is responsible for hearing; it can perceive the senses of hearing.
Semicircular canals are responsible for perceiving the senses to maintain the body balance.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Write short notes on the following: Cochlea
The unit of frequency is ______.
Lightning and thunder take place in the sky at the same time and at the same distance from us. Lightning is seen earlier and thunder is heard later. Can you explain?
- Draw a well-labelled diagram of the membranous labyrinth found in the inner ear.
- Based on the diagram drawn above in (i), give a suitable term for each of the following descriptions:
- The sensory cells that help in hearing.
- The part that is responsible for static balance of the body.
- The membrane-covered opening that connects the middle ear to the inner ear.
- The fluid present in the middle chamber of cochlea.
- 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
Draw a labelled diagram of the inner ear.
Given below is the diagram of the human ear. Study the diagram and then answer the questions that follow:

(i) What role does the eardrum play in hearing?
(ii) What common term is given to the parts labeled A, B, and E?
(iii) Would there be any difference if these three parts mentioned in (ii) above were replaced by one by one? Why?
(iv) Give the biological term for the parts labeled C and D.
(v) Name the fluid which fills the parts mentioned in (iv) above.
(vi) State the functions of the ear.
State the functions of the following:
Semi-circular canals
X is known as the balancing organ of ear.
Choose the correct option for X.
Given below is a diagrammatic representation of a part of the human ear.
- Name the parts numbered 1-6.
- Which parts of the ear shown here are complete.
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