When a sound vibrates the eardrum, the movements are conducted to the perilymph of the inner ear by the movements of the stapes.

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This statement is true. The movement of the stapes in response to sound vibrations causes pressure waves in the perilymph of the inner ear, which stimulate the hair cells in the cochlea and produce nerve impulses that are carried to the brain, allowing us to perceive sound.

When a Sound Vibrates the Eardrum, the Movements Are Conducted