Researchers surgically fuse two of the three ossicles in the inner ear of a mouse,effectively leaving two functional,linked ossicles in place of three.When the mouse's hearing is tested,what outcome would be expected?

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The ossicles are responsible for transmitting sound waves from the outer ear to the inner ear. By surgically fusing two of the three ossicles, the mouse's ability to transmit sound waves would likely be diminished, leading to a decreased sensitivity to sound in general.

Researchers Surgically Fuse Two of the Three Ossicles in the Inner