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What is the function of the eardrum in the context of sound waves?.
- A.To protect the inner ear from damage
- B.To vibrate and transmit sound to the ossicles
- C.To convert sound into mechanical energy
- D.To amplify sound waves
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- To vibrate and transmit sound to the ossicles
Explanation
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The eardrum vibrates in response to sound waves and transmits these vibrations to the ossicles, which further process the sound.
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