The tympanic reflex
A) produces rapid blinking when something comes into contact with the cornea.
B) triggers a blink in response to sudden noises.
C) restricts the movement of auditory ossicles.
D) causes the eyes to move in the opposite direction of a rotational movement of the head.
E) causes the pupil of the eye to constrict when subjected to a bright light.

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The tympanic reflex involves the contraction of muscles in the middle ear to restrict the movement of auditory ossicles, protecting the inner ear from loud sounds.

The Tympanic Reflex