Question

ODD ONE OUT

• A. Cochlea
• B. hammer
• C. anvil
• D. stirrup

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cochlea

The correct option is A

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Cochlea is the odd one out, it present in the inner ear, whereas other three bones are present in the middle ear.
2. Cochlea is filled with filled with a fluid and has many hair cells inside it.
3. plays a key role in the sense of hearing and participates in the process of auditory transduction.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Hammer is a part of the ear ossicles and is also called Malleus.
2. Hammer transmits vibrations caused by sound waves from the eardrum membrane to Incus.

Option C:

1. Anvil is a part of the ear ossicles and is also called Incus.
2. Incus transmits vibrations from Malleus to Stapes.

Option D:

1. Stirrup is a part of the ear ossicles and is also called Stapes.
2. Stapes transmits vibrations from Stapes to the fluid of the inner ear.

Final answer: Cochlea is the odd one out.