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प्रश्न
The figure below is the sectional view of a part of the skull showing a sense organ:

Name the part labeled 'tm'. What is its function?
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उत्तर
Tympanic membrane. It vibrates and then sets the ear ossicles into vibration in the process of hearing.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which part of our body helps us in maintaining the body balance?
Given below is a representation of a kind of pollution. Study the same and answer the questions that follow

(i) Name the kind of pollution.
(ii) List any three common sources of this pollution.
(iii) Mention three harmful effects of this pollution on human health.
(iv) Explain the term ‘Pollutant’.
(v) Name two soil pollutants
(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.
What is the function of ear ossicles?
The three parts of human ear contributing in hearing are-
Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F) Give reason.
The auditory nerve is purely for perceiving sound
Where is the Cochlea located? Briefly mention its function.
The diagram alongside represents the structure found in the inner ear. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow:
(i) Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.
(ii) Name the parts of the ear responsible for transmitting impulses to the brain.
(iii) Name the part labelled above which is responsible for:
1. Static equilibrium. 2. Dynamic equilibrium. 3. Hearing
(iv) Name the audio receptor cells which pick up vibrations.
(v) Name the fluid present in the inner ear.

Describe the structure and function of the human ear?
Assertion: Human beings Cannot hear infrasonic sounds.
Reason: Sound with a frequency less than 20 Hz is called infrasonic sound.
