The purpose of the two small muscles, the tensor tympani and the stapedius, in the ear is to _______.

A. reduce damage to the earbones.
B. protect the tympanic membrane.
C. contract quickly when there is a loud sound.
D. move the ossicles.
E. All of the answers are correct


Answer: E. All of the answers are correct

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