Which of the following statements applies correctly to the ossicular system of the ear?
A)It serves to keep the pressure on the two sides of the tympanic membrane equal.
B)It increases the pressure of vibration as it transfers the sound wave from air in the outer ear to fluid in the inner ear.
C) It assists in determining whether a sound comes from the front or rear.
D) It is part of the vestibular apparatus.

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The ossicular system of the ear comprises the malleus, incus and stapes bones. It acts as a lever to amplify the vibrations of the tympanic membrane and increase the pressure of the sound wave as it is transferred from air in the outer ear to fluid in the inner ear.

Which of the Following Statements Applies Correctly to the Ossicular