How do the ossicles work in protecting the ear?
A) Aid in protecting the ear from foreign objects
B) Protect the two layers by separating the external from the middle ear
C) Protect the vital internal organs of the middle and inner ear from injury
D) Equalize the pressure in the middle ear with atmospheric pressure

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The ossicles, which are the malleus, incus, and stapes, are small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. They help protect the vital internal organs of the middle and inner ear from injury by dampening the transmission of sound vibrations when they are too strong, thus preventing potential damage to the delicate structures within the inner ear.

How Do the Ossicles Work in Protecting the Ear