Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Where is the Semicircular canals located? Briefly mention its function.
Advertisements
Solution
Semicircular canals are located in the inner ear. These help in maintaining the dynamic equilibrium of the body.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Draw labelled diagrams of the following: Ear
Given below is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye, study the same and then answer the questions that follow:
(i) Name the defect shown in the diagram.
(ii) What are the two possible that cause this defect?
(iii) Name the type of lens used to correct this defect.
(iv) With the help of a diagram show how the defect shown above is rectified using a suitable lens.
Given in the box below are a set of 14 biological terms. Of these, 12 can be paired into 6 matching pairs. Out of the six pairs, one has been done for you as an example.
Example : endosmosis - Turgid cell.
Identify the remaining five matching pairs :
| Cushing’s syndrome, Turgid cell, Iris, Free of rod and cone cells, Colour of eyes, Hypoglycemia, Active transport, Acrosome, Addison’s disease, Blind spot, Hyperglycemia, Spermatozoa, Endosmosis, Clotting of blood. |
State the main function of the Eustachian tube
Name the three ear ossicles.
What is the biological term for the three small bones present in the middle ear collectively?
Name the three tiny bones present in the middle part of ear.
Differentiate between:
The middle ear and Inner ear.
Choose the Odd One Out:
Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the suitable word/words for the fourth place.
Eyes: Photoreceptors :: Ears : ______.
