a) - perception of sound;
- maintenance of body balance and posture; 2mks
b) C - external auditory meatus G - semi-circular canals;
F - auditory nerve fibre; 2mks
c) Balance atmospheric pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane / ear drum
sharon kalunda answered the question on September 17, 2019 at 05:59
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Set A1
Set E1
Set B
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Set A1
Set M1
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Set A1
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