Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The ear contains specialized anatomical membranes and neuroepithelial receptors involved in hearing (cochlea) and balance (vestibular apparatus).
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match the structures in List-I with their anatomical locations or associations in List-II:
- (A) Reissner's membrane (Vestibular membrane):
Reissner's membrane is a thin cellular membrane that separates the scala media (cochlear duct) from the scala vestibuli in the cochlea of the inner ear.
Thus, (A) matches with (I).
- (B) Tectorial membrane:
The tectorial membrane is an extracellular gel-like matrix that overlies the sensory hair cells of the spiral organ (Organ of Corti), which is the sensory organ for hearing located in the cochlear duct.
Thus, (B) matches with (III).
- (C) Cupula:
The cupula is a gelatinous structure located within the ampullae of the semicircular canals.
It drapes over the hair cells of the ampullary crest (crista ampullaris) and is deflected by endolymph movement, detecting rotational acceleration.
Thus, (C) matches with (IV).
- (D) Tympanic membrane (eardrum):
The tympanic membrane separates the external ear canal from the middle ear cavity.
On its medial aspect, the handle (manubrium) of the malleus (the first auditory ossicle) is firmly attached to the tympanic membrane to transmit sound vibrations.
Thus, (D) matches with (II).
Combining these matches, we get: (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct option is (B).