Transmission of Sound Through the Middle Ear Results in ______________________

question 128

Multiple Choice

Transmission of sound through the middle ear results in ______________________

• A)amplification of the pressure vibrations.
• B)stimulation of middle ear receptor cells.
• C)opening of the eustachian tube.
• D)increased firing rate in sensory axons associated with the tympanic membrane.

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