What Is the Primary Function of the Ossicles

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the ossicles?

• A)to distinguish between colors of different wavelength frequencies
• B)to amplify vibrations from the tympanic membrane
• C)to stimulate olfactory receptors
• D)to close spinal gates and prevent pain messages from reaching the brain

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Definitions:

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes.

Sporophyte

The diploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces spores through meiosis, alternating with the gametophyte phase.

Rhizoids

Thread-like structures in non-vascular plants, fungi, and algae that absorb water and nutrients and anchor the organism to a substrate.

Nonvascular Plants

Bryophytes, such as mosses and liverworts, that have no vascular tissue and either occur in moist locations or have special adaptations for living in dry locations.