(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

Name the following:

The nerves which transmit impulse from ear to the brain.

Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the suitable word for the fourth place.

sound : ear drum :: Dynamic balance : ……

Differentiate between members of the following pair with reference to what is asked in bracket.

Semi-circular canal and cochlea (Senses perceived)

Differentiate between members of the following pair with reference to what is asked in bracket.

Dynamic balance and static balance (Definition)

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.

State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). If false, correct them by changing any one single word in each.

Semi-circular canals are concerned with static (positional) balance.

Mention, where in living organism is the following located and state their main function:
Organ of corti

Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F) Give reason.

The auditory nerve is purely for perceiving sound

Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F) Give reason.

Malleus incus and stapes are collectively called the ear ossicles.

Given below is a set of five parts. Rewrite them in correct sequence.
Cochlea, tympanum, auditory canal, ear ossicles, oval window.

Given below is certain structure. Write against them its functional acivity.

organ of corti and ……………….

Where is the oval window located? Briefly mention its function.

Where is the Cochlea located? Briefly mention its function.

Where is the Semicircular canals located? Briefly mention its function.

Where is the Utriculus located? Briefly mention its function.

Name the three ear ossicles.

With reference to the human ear, answer the question that follow:

Give the technical term for the structure found in the inner ear.

With reference to the human ear, answer the question that follow:

Name the three small bones present in the middle ear. What is the biological term for them collectively ?

What is the biological term for the three small bones present in the middle ear collectively?

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.