Ear Anatomy and Function
Questions about ear structure, ear ossicles, ear wax, and ear adaptations in animals
Questions
Which animal has eyes, ears and nostrils in the same row such that it can remain submerged close to the water surface?
- Hippopotamus
- Duck
- Cow
- Peacock
- Frog
Which of the following animals has the characterstics given below?
(a) Having a large pinna
(b) Can see in the dark
(c) Navigated by echo location
(d) A mammal
- Lion
- Bat
- Dolphin
- Man
- Cow
How many ear ossicles does a human have in each ear?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- None of these
Which of the following is an ear ossicle?
- Ear drum
- Pinna
- Stapes
- Ear canal
- Ear wax
What is the function of ear wax and tiny hairs in the ear canal?
- They make the sound waves travel faster.
- They help in vibration of ear drum.
- They have no specific function.
- They help in body balance.
- They trap dust and dirt.
A child observes the pictures of various animals. He observes that polar bears have much smaller ears compared to the bears in other regions. The small ears of polar bear help it to reduce the _________.
- fat under the skin
- body weight
- heat loss
- injury
- water loss
Which of the following animals has the largest outer ear (pinna)?
- Bat
- Bison
- Rabbit
- Deer
- Elephant
The scientific term, 'Pinna' refers to which body part?
- Outer ear
- Eye
- Nose
- Inner ear
- Throat
Our ears not only help us in hearing, but also help in __________.
- growth
- taste
- body repair
- body balance
- reflex action