Transmission of sound through the middle ear results in ______________________
A)amplification of the pressure vibrations.
B)stimulation of middle ear receptor cells.
C)opening of the eustachian tube.
D)increased firing rate in sensory axons associated with the tympanic membrane.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The middle ear consists of three small bones (the malleus, incus, and stapes) which vibrate in response to sound waves and amplify the pressure vibrations. This amplification is necessary to transmit sound from the air-filled outer ear to the fluid-filled inner ear, where it can be detected by sensory receptors.

Transmission of Sound Through the Middle Ear Results in ______________________