WAEC Biology 2022 Question 17

Question 17

Sense Organs

The diagram is an illustration of some parts of a mammalian ear.
Which of the parts are correctly grouped?
A. Inner ear: I, IV; Middle ear: III; Outer ear: II
B. Inner ear: III; Middle ear: II, IV; Outer ear: I
C. Inner ear: I; Middle ear: II; Outer ear: III, IV
D. Inner ear: II; Middle ear: I, III; Outer ear: IV

Diagram for this question
  1. A.A
  2. B.B
  3. C.C
  4. D.D
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Answer: D (D)

Explanation

II (semicircular canals) is inner ear; I (ossicles) and III (Eustachian tube) belong to the middle ear; IV (ear canal) is outer ear.