Puncturing the Tympanic Membrane Would

question 27

Multiple Choice

Puncturing the tympanic membrane would

• A) make you totally deaf.
• B) prevent the normal transmission of sound vibration.
• C) destroy the sense receptors for hearing.
• D) account for why some people who hear still cannot sing a tune.
• E) account for dizziness and equilibrium problems.

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