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Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statements.
a. Anatomically, the ear can be divided into three major sections called the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear.
b. The outer ear consists of the pinna and external auditory meatus (canal).
c. The tympanic membrane (ear drum ) is composed of connective tissue covered with mucus membrane outside and with skin inside.
d. The ear ossicles reduces the efficiency of transmission of sound waves to the inner ear.
e. The pinna collects the vibrations in the air which produce sound.

A

a and b

B

b and c

C

c and d

D

d and e

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
The tympanic membrane (ear drum) is composed of connective tissues covered with skin outside and with mucus membrane inside. ltBrgt The ear ossicles increases the efficiency of transmission of sound waves to the inner ear.
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  • The external ear consist of

    A
    pinna and external auditory meatus
    B
    cochlea and pinna
    C
    Eustachian tube and pinna
    D
    All of the above

  • both middle and internal ears occur in

    A
    cacilians
    B
    necturns
    C
    salamander
    D
    forg and toads.

  • middle ear and tympanum are absent is

    A
    anura
    B
    apoda
    C
    urodela
    D
    both B and C

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