The Thin Membrane That Moves in and Out in Response

question 252

Multiple Choice

The thin membrane that moves in and out in response to sound waves colliding with it and passes the vibration on to the middle ear is the

• A)auditory nerve.
• B)basilar membrane.
• C)tympanic membrane.
• D)auditory ossicle.

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