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Name the Respective Organs in Which the Following Are Located and Mention the Main Function of Each: (I) Iris (Ii) Semicircular Canals - Biology

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Name the respective organs in which the following are located and mention the main function of each:
(i) Iris
(ii) Semicircular canals

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(i) Iris: It is located in the eye. Its function is to protect the eyeball and controls the size of the pupil.
(ii) Semicircular canals: It is located in the inner ear. These are concerned with the body equilibrium.
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Chapter 9: Nervous System - Exercise 4 [Page 118]

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Frank Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 9 Nervous System
Exercise 4 | Q 4 | Page 118

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