Question

The diagram below represents the structure found in the inner ear. Study the
same and then answer the questions that follow.
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i.Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.
ii.Which nerve carries impulses from the part labelled as D to the brain?
iii.Name the audio receptor cells which pick up vibrations.

iv.Which parts of the given diagram are responsible for static equilibrium?
v.Name the fluid present in the median canal and vestibular canal.
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Answer 1

Answer:

(i) A-Semi-circular canal. B-Utriculus. C-sacculus. D-Cochlea.

(ii) Auditory nerve

(iii) 1. utricuius antl sacculus

2. Semi-circular canals

3. Cochlea

(iv) Organ of Corti

. (v) Endolymph.

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