In the Auditory System,what Is the Major Function of the Hammer,anvil,and

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Multiple Choice

In the auditory system,what is the major function of the hammer,anvil,and stirrup?

• A)They soften the auditory tone of incoming stimuli.
• B)They collect sound and channel it into the middle of the ear.
• C)They transmit sound waves to the fluid-filled inner ear.
• D)Their vibrations clean the external auditory canal.

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