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Question
Differentiate between:
Cochlea and Concha.
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Solution
| Cochlea | Concha |
| (i) It is a part of the inner ear. | It is the ear pinna of cartilage. |
| (ii) It contains the organs of hearing. | It collects the sound waves. |
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