Refer to the accompanying diagram of the ear to answer the question(s) below.
-Vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window are transmitted by the structures at which numbers?

Question

Refer to the accompanying diagram of the ear to answer the question(s) below. 
-Vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window are transmitted by the structures at which numbers?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The vibrations from the tympanic membrane are transmitted by the auditory ossicles, which include numbers 2, 3, and 4. Number 1 is the tympanic membrane itself, and number 5 is the cochlea, which is not involved in the transmission of vibrations to the oval window. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Refer to the Accompanying Diagram of the Ear to Answer