The membrane-like structure in the ear which receives vibrations, thus enabling us to hear sound is called ___.

Larynx

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Eardrum

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Voice box

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
Eardrum

The membrane-like structure in the ear which receives the sound waves and starts vibrating is known as Eardrum. Eardrum passes these vibrations to the middle ear where it get amplified and finally reaches to brain.

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