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Where is the Cochlea located? Briefly mention its function.

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Cochlea is located in the inner ear. It helps in transmitting impulses to the brain via the auditory nerve.

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अध्याय 11: Sense Organ - Short answer type [पृष्ठ १४९]

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सेलिना Concise Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
अध्याय 11 Sense Organ
Short answer type | Q 9.2 | पृष्ठ १४९

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Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F) Give reason.

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Where is the oval window located? Briefly mention its function.


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Give the collective biological term for Malleus, locus and Stapes.


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(a) Which of these bones is in touch with ear-drum ?
(b) Which of these bones is in touch with oval window ?


Give the main function of the following:
Cochlea


Choose the correct answer : 
Organ of corti is found in ___________


The figure below is the sectional view of a part of the skull showing a sense organ:

Name the part labeled 'tm'. What is its function?


Name the following:
The ear ossicle in contact with the oval window of the inner ear.


Given below is the diagram of the human ear. Study the diagram and then answer the questions that follow:

(i) What role does the eardrum play in hearing?
(ii) What common term is given to the parts labeled A, B, and E?
(iii) Would there be any difference if these three parts mentioned in (ii) above were replaced by one by one? Why?
(iv) Give the biological term for the parts labeled C and D.
(v) Name the fluid which fills the parts mentioned in (iv) above.
(vi) State the functions of the ear.


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The part of ear associated with balance is the cochlea. 


Mention, if the following statement is True or False
Cochlea of the ear is concerned with the sense of balance.


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Deafness is caused due to the rupturing of the pinna.


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The median canal of cochlea is filled with ______.


Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the suitable word/words for the fourth place.

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Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the suitable word/words for the fourth place.

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  1. Draw a neat and well labelled diagram of the membranous labyrinth found in the inner ear.
  2. Based on the diagram drawn above in (i), give a suitable term for each of the following descriptions:
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    2. The sensory cells that help in hearing.
    3. The membrane-covered opening that connects the middle ear to inner ear.
    4. The nerves that carry impulses from the ear to the brain.
    5. The tube which equalises the air pressure on either side of the ear drum.

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