Question

Give the function of : (a) Ear drum (b) cochlear fluid in human ear

Answer 1

(a) Functions of Ear Drum :

The function of ear drum present in the ear is to transmit sound waves from the external environment to the ossicle present in the Middle ear.

Ear drum is a cone shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and it is also known as tympanic membrane.

(b) Functions of Cochlear Fluid :

The cochlear fluid is present in the inner ear and is responsible for sending messages to the brain when the sound waves transmit through it in the form of vibrations.

It is also responsible for maintaining the balance of our body.