Sound waves cause the ________ to vibrate and pass the energy to the middle ear.
A) cochlea
B) basilar membrane
C) eardrum
D) auditory canal

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Sound waves enter the ear through the auditory canal and cause the eardrum (tympanic membrane) to vibrate. This vibration is then transmitted to the middle ear. The cochlea and basilar membrane are involved in the process of hearing but are located in the inner ear, where the mechanical energy is converted into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Sound Waves Cause the ________ to Vibrate and Pass the Energy