Multiple Choice Questions

The helps in equalising the pressure on either sides of the eardrum ........

General Studies (CGL) General Science

The ________ helps in equalising the pressure on either sides of the eardrum

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SSC CGL 3rd March 2020 Shift-3

cochlear nerve

malleus

eustachian tube

incus

- Your answer: Option 3 – eustachian tube

- Your answer is right.

- The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat.

- It balances pressure across the eardrum.

- Option 1: Cochlear nerve

- Carries sound signals from the cochlea to the brain.

- Not involved in pressure equalization.

- Option 2: Malleus

- A small bone in the middle ear.

- Assists in transmitting sound vibrations.

- Option 4: Incus

- Another small bone in the middle ear.

- Likewise helps transmit sound but not related to pressure equalization.

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