What Do the Hijra, Kathoey, and Xani-Th Have in Common

question 113

Multiple Choice

What do the hijra, kathoey, and xani-th have in common?

• A) They are biological males.
• B) They are allowed sexual access to women and men.
• C) They partake in both male and female work.
• D) They are asexual.

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

A thin, cone-shaped membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

External Acoustic Meatus

The external passage leading into the ear, facilitating the travel of sound waves from the outside to the eardrum.

Tympanic Cavity

The air-filled space in the middle ear that contains the auditory ossicles, important for sound transmission.

Auricle

The external, visible part of the ear that captures sound waves and directs them into the ear canal; also known as the pinna.