The tympanic membrane
A)vibrates when struck by the incus
B)contains the organ of Corti
C)produces ear wax
D)is connected to the stapes
E)is not characterized by any of the above

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The tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, vibrates when sound waves hit it, not when struck by the incus. It does not contain the organ of Corti, which is located in the cochlea. It does not produce ear wax; ear wax is produced by glands in the ear canal. It is connected to the malleus, not the stapes.

The Tympanic Membrane