In the Auditory System, the First Anatomical Structure That Is

question 510

Multiple Choice

In the auditory system, the first anatomical structure that is set in motion by the sound wave is

• A)an auditory ossicle.
• B)the cochlea.
• C)the eardrum.
• D)the oval window.

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