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collects and directs sound waves towards eardrum.

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Pinna

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Ossicle

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Cochlea

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Solution

The correct option is A Pinna
Pinna helps in collecting sound waves due to its funnel shape and directs the sound waves towards eardrum. Eardrum starts vibrating on receiving the sound and transmits these vibrations to the ear ossicles located in the middle ear.

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