When we hear a sound,which of the following Structures is not involved?
(a)Malleus
(b)Basilar membrane
(c)Otolithic membrane
(d)Auditory Cortex

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Solution

Otolithic membrane is the structure not involved in hearing. Rather than being involved in hearing it is involved in determining the equilibrium of head (such as tilting) by brain in addition to determining the linear acceleration of the body.

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