Question

The statement given below is incorrect. Rewrite the statement by changing the underlined words of the statement

Deafness is caused due to the rupturing of pinna

Answer 1

Pinna:

1. The visible part of the outer ear is referred to as Pinna.
2. The job of the Pinna is to channel the sound into the ear canal.
3. The tympanic membrane is located at the end of the outer ear. When it gets subjected to the sound waves, the membrane starts to vibrate, and the vibrations are passed onto a small bone in the middle ear.
4. If the Tympanic membrane (eardrum) is ruptured, the person won't be able to hear anything.

Final answer:

Deafness is caused due to the rupturing of the tympanic membrane.