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Sound waves from outside are collected by which part of the ear?

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Cochlea

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Malleus

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C

Pinna

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Ear drum

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Solution

The correct option is B Pinna
The outer ear is called the pinna. It collects the sound from the surroundings.Sound waves from outside are collected by it and are transferred to the inner parts.

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