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Questions
Which part of the human ear gives ‘Static balance’ to the body?
Which parts of the ear are responsible for static equilibrium?
Solution
The utricle and saccule of the vestibular system (part of the inner ear) are in charge of static balance. They detect linear movements and the position of the head relative to gravity, showing whether you are upright, slanted, or lying down.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Which part of the human ear gives ‘ Dynamic balance’ to the body?
Give the biological terms for the three ear ossicles.
Distinguish between Semicircular canals and Utriculus based on their function.
The ear ossicle that transports sound vibrations to the inner ear:
Arrange and rewrite the term in the group in the correct order so as to be in a logical sequence, beginning with the term that is underlined.
Auditory canal, Organ of Corti, Stapes, Malleus
Human ear is concerned with hearing only.
Write the main functional activity of the following structure.
Cochlea
Write the main functional activity of the following structure.
Semicircular canal
Complete the following table by filling in the blank spaces.
| Structure | Function | ||
| 1. | ______ | (i) | Transfers impulse from inner ear to brain. |
| 2. | ______ | (ii) | Helps to change the focal length of the eye lens. |
| 3. | ______ | (iii) | Dynamic equilibrium |
How do the three ear ossicles contribute in the mechanism of hearing?
With reference to human ear answer the question that follow:
Name the part of the ear associated with hearing.
