Match each structure of the ear to its corresponding function or description.
-ossicle that comes into contact with the oval window
A)organ of Corti
B)tympanic membrane
C)eustachian tube
D)stapes
E)semicircular canal
F)cochlea
G)malleus
H)auricle
I)perilymph
J)endolymph

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The stapes is the ossicle that comes into contact with the oval window, which transmits vibrations from the ear drum to the fluid in the cochlea.

Answer: G 
 The malleus is the first of the three ossicles in the middle ear, and it connects with the ear drum to amplify sound waves.

Answer: F 
 The cochlea is the snail-shaped structure in the inner ear that contains the organ of Corti, which detects sound vibrations and sends signals to the brain.

Answer: I 
 Perilymph is the fluid that surrounds the cochlea and semicircular canals, helping to transmit vibrations and balance information to the brain.

Answer: J 
 Endolymph is the fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, including the semicircular canals and cochlea. It helps to signal changes in the head's position and acceleration to the brain.

Match Each Structure of the Ear to Its Corresponding Function