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Question
The three parts of human ear contributing in hearing are-
Options
Cochlea, ear ossicles and tympanum
Semi-circular canals, utriculus and sacculus
Eustachian tube, tympanum and utriculus
Perilymph, ear ossicles and semi-circular canals
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Solution
Cochlea, ear ossicles and tympanum
Explanation:
The tympanum, ear ossicles, and cochlea form a chain that captures sound waves, amplifies them, and converts them into electrical signals that the brain can understand, making them essential components in the process of hearing.
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