(a) Name the parts labeled E, F and G
(b) How is each of the following adapted to its function?
(i) External auditory meatus
c) Name one defect of the human ear.
Answer:
a)
- F;oval window
- G; cochlea
b)
i)
- Meatus is lined with hairs which trap solid particles
- Hollow/narrow tube to direct sound waves to the tympanium
ii)
- Loosely attached to to transmit vibration
- Are suspended in the air by muscles to vibrate more freely
c)
- Partial deafness
- Permanent deafness
- Absence of pinna