In hearing, the last place that pressure or sound waves pass through is the
A) bones of the middle ear.
B) tympanic membrane.
C) oval window.
D) round window.
E) tectorial membrane.

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The round window is the last structure that sound waves interact with in the process of hearing. After the sound waves travel through the cochlea, they dissipate at the round window, which helps relieve pressure in the inner ear.

In Hearing, the Last Place That Pressure or Sound Waves