Which portion of the ear transforms sound vibrations to nerve impulses?
A) cochlea
B) tympanic membrane
C) ossicles
D) semicircular canals
A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) The tympanic membrane transfers sound waves to the ossicles.
C) The ossicles transmit sound waves to the cochlea.
D) The semicircular canals do not deal with sound waves.
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