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Question
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.

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Solution
(i) A - Semi-circular canal
B - Utriculus
C - Sacculus
D - Cochlea
(ii) Auditory nerve.
(iii) 1. Utriculus and sacculus
2. Semi-circular canal
3. Cochlea
(iv) Sensory cells of organ of Corti
(v) Perilymph
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