Question

State whether the following statements are true or false:

4. Deafness is caused due to rupturing of pinna.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Parts of the ear:

1. The external, middle and inner ears are three parts of the ear.
2. The external and middle ears play a vital role in collecting sound vibrations for hearing.
3. But the actual organ of hearing is the Organ of the Corti, which is a part of the inner ear.
4. Pinna is the part of the external ear and it collects sound vibration for hearing.

Final answer: Deafness caused due to rupturing of the pinna is a false statement.