After being funneled by the auricle, sound waves pass (in sequence) through the
A. external acoustic meatus, tympanic membrane, ossicles, and oval window.
B. internal acoustic meatus, tympanic membrane, ossicles, and round window.
C. internal acoustic meatus, tympanic membrane, oval window, and ossicles.
D. external acoustic meatus, tympanic membrane, internal acoustic meatus, and oval window.
E. external acoustic meatus, oval window, ossicles, and cochlea.
Answer: A
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