The Vibrations Received by the Tympanic Membrane Are Transferred to the Oval

question 60

Multiple Choice

The vibrations received by the tympanic membrane are transferred to the oval window by the:

• A) auditory ossicles.
• B) cochlea.
• C) stapedius muscle.
• D) oval window.

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