What Are the Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup

question 154

Multiple Choice

What are the hammer, anvil, and stirrup?

• A) tiny bones located in the middle ear
• B) types of cones on the retina
• C) types of sound that most people can detect
• D) words often used by audiologists in testing for hearing difficulties

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