Question

How do we hear : Match the parts of a human ear with their functions :

Match the columns :

Answer 1

Following are the functions of human ear :

A. Pinna - collects sound from the air and directs them down the ear canal to the ear drum.

B. Ear drum - picks up vibrations of air in the canal .

C. Ear bone - magnify the vibrations before passing them on to the cochlea.

D. Auditory nerve - sends electrical signals to the brain .

E. Cochlea - inside it vibrating fluid moves then produce electrical signal .