JAMB Biology 1993 Question 32

Question 32

Sense Organs

Which path does sound entering the human ear follow?

  1. A.Oval window → ossicles → ear drum
  2. B.Ear drum → oval window → ossicles
  3. C.Ear drum → ossicles → oval window
  4. D.Ossicles → ear drum → oval window
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Ear drum → ossicles → oval window)

Explanation

Sound makes the ear drum vibrate; the ossicles pass and magnify the vibrations to the oval window of the inner ear.