In the auditory system, which of the following statements is true of the middle ear?

A. It channels and amplifies sound through the eardrum, hammer, anvil, and stirrup to the inner ear.
B. It consists of the pinna and the external auditory canal, which serve an important role in sound localization.
C. It converts sound waves into neural impulses and sends them to the brain through the basilar membrane.
D. It includes the oval window, which transmits sound waves to the cochlea.


Answer: A

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