The Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup Are the ________

question 105

Multiple Choice

The hammer, anvil, and stirrup are the ________.

• A) three components of the basilar membrane in the cochlea
• B) membranes in the oval window
• C) three components of the eardrum
• D) three tiny bones in the middle ear

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