Short Answer Question :
Give the function performed by each of the following :
(a) Ear drum :
(b) Ear ossicles :
(c) Cochlea :
(d) Semicircular canals :
(e) Cerebrum :
(f) Cerebellum :
(g) Eustachian tube

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Solution

a)Eardrum- helps to transmit sound waves from the external ear to middle ear.
b)Ear ossicles- help in the conduction of sound waves to the inner ear.
c)Cochlear- helps in hearing.
d)Semicircular canals- helps in dynamic balance.
e)Cerebrum- acts as a seat of intelligence, will power and consciousness.
f)Cerebellum- helps in maintaining the balance of the body and coordinates muscular activities.
g)Eustachian tube- equalizes the pressure and allows the sound to vibrate freely

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Short Answer Question :Give the function performed by each of the following :(a) Ear drum :(b) Ear ossicles :(c) Cochlea :(d) Semicircular canals :(e) Cerebrum :(f) Cerebellum :(g) Eustachian tube

Short Answer Question :
Give the function performed by each of the following :
(a) Ear drum :
(b) Ear ossicles :
(c) Cochlea :
(d) Semicircular canals :
(e) Cerebrum :
(f) Cerebellum :
(g) Eustachian tube