wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The membranous labyrinth is found in :

A
Cochlear ducts
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Vestibule
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Ampullae
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Within bony labyrinth
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Within bony labyrinth

Membranous labyrinth is a system of chambers in the inner ear and contains receptors that sense hearing and equilibrium. It is located in bony labyrinth and separated from bony labyrinth by a fluid called perilymph.

Membranous labyrinth is filled with endolymph. Utricle and saccule which are otolith organs and maintain static equilibrium, are present in membranous labyrinth.
Ear can be divided into three parts-outer ear, middle ear and inner ear.Inner ear contains 2 parts-bony labyrinth and membranous labyrinth.

Membranous labyrinth is a filled with endolymph found "within bony labyrinth".

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon