The First Bone That Is Affected by a Sound Is

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Multiple Choice

The first bone that is affected by a sound is called the ________; the last bone that is affected by a sound is called the ________.

• A) anvil (incus); stirrup (stapes)
• B) hammer (malleus); anvil (incus)
• C) stirrup (stapes); hammer (malleus)
• D) hammer (malleus); stirrup (stapes)

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