Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
With reference to the human ear, answer the question that follow:
Name the part of the ear associated with
(1) static balance
(2) hearing
(3) dynamic balance.
Advertisements
Solution
(1) Static balance - Utriculus and sacculus (inner ear)
(2) Hearing - Internal ear
(3) Dynamic balance - Semi-circular canals (inner ear)
RELATED QUESTIONS
Sclerotic layer or choroid layer (Which one forms the Iris?)
State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). If false, correct them by changing any one single word in each.
Deafness is caused due to rupturing of the pinna.
Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F) Give reason.
Malleus incus and stapes are collectively called the ear ossicles.
What is the function of three tiny bones in the ear ?
Name the three ossicles of the middle ear.
Select the CORRECT match of part of the human ear and its function.
Assertion: Human beings Cannot hear infrasonic sounds.
Reason: Sound with a frequency less than 20 Hz is called infrasonic sound.
Vibrating particles travel all the way from the vibrating objects to the ear.
Given below is a diagrammatic representation of a part of the human ear.
- Name the parts numbered 1-6.
- Which parts of the ear shown here are complete.
![]() |
Given below is the diagram of a part of the human ear. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
![]() |
- Give the collective biological term for Malleus, locus and Stapes.
- Name the parts labelled A, B and C in the diagram.
- State the functions of the parts labelled 'A' and 'B'.
- Name the audio receptor region present in the part labelled 'A'.


