Biology
State two functions of:
(i) Ear
(ii) Ethylene
(iii) Tears
(iv) Testis
(v) Cerebellum
Sense Organs
ICSE 2020
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(i) Two functions of Ear:
- Hearing
- Balancing
(ii) Two functions of Ethylene:
- Acceleration of senesence
- Ripening of fruits
(iii) Two functions of Tears:
- Lubrication
- Antibacterial due to presence of lysozyme
(iv) Two functions of Testis:
- Sperm formation (spermatogenesis)
- Production of Testosterone
(v) Two functions of Cerebellum:
- Maintain balance of the body
- Coordinate muscular activity.
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