WAEC Biology 2010 Question 18

Question 18

Sense Organs

The relationship between the retina and the brain is similar to that between the

  1. A.cochlea and the auditory nerve.
  2. B.cochlea and the brain.
  3. C.cochlea and the semi-circular canals.
  4. D.eardrum and the brain.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cochlea and the brain.)

Explanation

The retina is the receptor for sight and sends impulses to the brain; the cochlea is the receptor for hearing and does the same.