Elementary Structure and Function of Ear

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Elementary Structure and Function of Ear: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Ears, Tympanic Membrane, Organ of Corti, Ear Bones, Internal Ear, Functions of Ear, Middle Ear, Structure of Human Ear, External Auditory Canal, Diseases of Ear, Mechanism of Hearing, External Ear and, Vestibule in Ear

Important Questions on Elementary Structure and Function of Ear

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Maculae (projecting ridge) involved in static equilibrium and are located in the:

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The membrane that gives us the ability to discriminate different pitches of sound is the

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At the time of flight, the pain in the ear is due to

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The ability to hear often decreases with age because

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An essential part of human ear which has no role in hearing is

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Select the incorrectly matched pair w.r.t. structure of ear and its function/feature.

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Above the rows of hair cells in cochlea is a thin elastic membrane called

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Choose the membrane from the options given below which separates scala media and scala tympani of the cochlea.

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Tectorial membrane is present in

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Mark the largest ear ossicle in case of humans

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Name two diseases of ears in the body of a human.

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Otitis externa is a disease of heart.

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Otosclerosis is a disease of the _____ (ear/eye).

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Which of the following is a disease of the ear?

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Meniere's Disease is a disease of eyes.

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Explain the function of Stria vascularis of the ear.

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Which of the following produces the action potential in scala media?

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The outer wall of the cochlear duct is formed by Stria Vascularis.

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The malleus, incus and stapes are the modified bones of ................... respectively