Which part of the human ear is shaped like a funnel?

Ear canal

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Ear drum

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Cochlea

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Pinna

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Solution

The correct option is D Pinna
The Pinna or the outer ear is funnel shaped structure made of cartilage. It enables efficient collection of sound waves from different directions, and converges them into the ear canal.

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