Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

When sound waves reach the lymph of the ear, in which structure does it induce a ripple?

A. Organ of Corti
B. Basilar membrane
C. Crista ampullaris
D. Macula
Answer» C. Crista ampullaris
2.

What is present at the base of the bony canals?

A. Crista ampullaris
B. Macula
C. Saccule
D. Utricle
Answer» B. Macula
3.

Which of these is the sensory part of the otolith?

A. Utricle
B. Saccule
C. Macula
D. Semi-circular canals
Answer» D. Semi-circular canals
4.

Which of these structures is not a part of the vestibular apparatus?

A. Saccule
B. Semi-circular canals
C. Scala tympani
D. Utricle
Answer» D. Utricle
5.

The hair cells of the organ of Corti are in close contact with which of these structures?

A. Auditory receptors
B. Capillaries
C. Efferent nerve fibers
D. Afferent nerve fibers
Answer» E.
6.

The organ of Corti is located on the tectorial membrane. True or false?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

At which structure does the scala vestibuli end?

A. Scala tympani
B. Scala media
C. Oval window
D. Organ of Corti
Answer» D. Organ of Corti
8.

Which of these structures is filled with endolymph?

A. Scala naturae
B. Scala vestibuli
C. Scala tympani
D. Scala media
Answer» E.
9.

Which of these structures are not present in the cochlea?

A. Scala naturae
B. Scala vestibuli
C. Scala tympani
D. Scala media
Answer» B. Scala vestibuli
10.

Which of these structures are present in the cochlea?

A. Pinna
B. Malleus
C. Reissner s membrane
D. Anvil
Answer» D. Anvil
11.

What is the coiled portion of the labyrinth called?

A. Oval window
B. Cochlea
C. Incus
D. Stirrup
Answer» C. Incus
12.

Which of these fluids is present inside the membranous labyrinth?

A. Hemolymph
B. Endolymph
C. Perilymph
D. Karyolymph
Answer» C. Perilymph
13.

Which of these fluids is the membranous labyrinth surrounded by?

A. Hemolymph
B. Endolymph
C. Perilymph
D. Karyolymph
Answer» D. Karyolymph
14.

Which of these statements is not true regarding the labyrinth?

A. It is present in the inner ear
B. It is fluid-filled
C. It bears the anvil
D. It consists of two parts
Answer» D. It consists of two parts
15.

Which of these structures is a part of the inner ear?

A. Anvil
B. Meatus
C. Stapes
D. Labyrinth
Answer» E.