The primary purpose of the middle ear bony structures (maleus, incus and stapes) is to
A) transduce the sound waves into vibration.
B) dampen the vibration as it conducts to the cochlea.
C) amplify the vibration as it conducts to the cochlea.
D) transmit otitis media to the cochlea.
E) equalize pressure in the middle ear.
C) amplify the vibration as it conducts to the cochlea.
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