The Eardrum Is A

question 64

Multiple Choice

The eardrum is a:

• A) part of the outer ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it.
• B) thin membrane leading to the inner ear.
• C) coiled tube in the inner ear filled with fluid that vibrates in response to sound.
• D) vibrating structure that runs through the center of the cochlea, dividing it into an upper chamber and a lower chamber, and contains sense receptors for sound.

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