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Which part of the ear is primarily responsible for transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea?.
- A.The eardrum.
- B.The ossicles.
- C.The auditory canal.
- D.The outer ear.
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- The ossicles.
Explanation
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The ossicles, a chain of three small bones in the middle ear, transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea, facilitating the conversion of sound into nerve signals.
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