Biology
Write the main functional activity of each of the following structures.
(a) Cochlea
(b) Semicircular canal
(c) Iris
(d) Choroid
(e) Ciliary body and suspensory ligament
Answer
(a) Cochlea — Hearing.
(b) Semicircular canal — Dynamic Equilibrium.
(c) Iris — Regulates the size of pupil controlling the amount of light entering the eyes.
(d) Choroid — Provides nourishment to the eye and prevents light rays from reflecting and scattering inside the eye.
(e) Ciliary body and suspensory ligament — Accommodation of eye.
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