Ear (auditory) - Jamb Biology Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm to the host plant is called

A. An epiphyte
B. A saprophyte
C. A parasite
D. A predator
E. A hermaphrodite

Question 2:

• JAMB 1982

External ears of mammals consist of

A. Pinna and tympanum
B. Pinna only
C. Auditory meatus only
D. Auditory meatus and pinna
E. Auditory meatus and tympanum

Question 3:

• JAMB 1982

Which of these parts of the mammalian ears is directly concerned with the sense of balance?

A. Cochlea
B. Eustachian tube
C. Ear-drum
D. Pinna
E. Semicircular canals

Question 4:

• JAMB 1983

The function of the ossicles (malleus, incus and stapes) in the mammalian ear is

A. Transmission of vibrations
B. Regulation of pressure
C. Support of the inner ear
D. Maintenance of balance during motion
E. Secretion of oil

Question 5:

• JAMB 1987

The sequence of ear ossicles from the fenestra ovalis is

A. Malleus, incus and stapes
B. Malleus, stapes and incus
C. Stapes, incus and malleus
D. Stapes, malleuls and incus