Which part of the ear is responsible for transmitting sound to the inner ear?
a. Auditory canal
b. Middle ear
c. External ear
d. Labyrinth
B
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A The auditory canal shelters the tympanic membrane and maintains its elasticity.
B The function of the middle ear is to transmit sound from the external auditory canal to the inner ear. It consists of the tympanic membrane, the ossicles, and the oval window.
C The external ear does not transmit sound to the inner ear.
D The labyrinth consists of the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, and contains fluid and tiny hair cells.
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