The vibrations of the eardrum that are caused by sound waves are amplified in the:
A) outer ear
B) inner ear
C) middle ear
D) ear canal

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The vibrations of the eardrum are amplified in the middle ear. This is achieved through the three small bones (ossicles) in the middle ear - the malleus, incus, and stapes - which act as a lever to amplify the vibrations of the eardrum before transmitting them to the inner ear.

The Vibrations of the Eardrum That Are Caused by Sound