The tympanic membrane
A) vibrates when struck by sound waves.
B) contains the organ of Corti.
C) produces ear wax.
D) is connected to the stapes.
E) none of these answers.

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The tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, vibrates when sound waves strike it. This vibration is transmitted to the middle ear bones, leading to further amplification of sound. B is incorrect because the organ of Corti is located in the cochlea, which is part of the inner ear. C is incorrect because ear wax is produced by glands in the lining of the ear canal, not the tympanic membrane. D is partly correct as the tympanic membrane is connected to the stapes by the ossicles of the middle ear, but this is not the most complete or accurate answer.

The Tympanic Membrane