The Oval Window

question 212

Multiple Choice

The oval window

• A) attaches to the stapes.
• B) transfers the sound wave from the middle ear to the inner ear.
• C) is reflexively tightened in response to loud sounds to diminish transmission of these sounds to the inner ear.
• D) both attaches to the stapes and transfers the sound wave from the middle ear to the inner ear
• E) all of these answers.

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