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What is the primary function of the ossicles in the ear?.
- A.To convert sound vibrations into nerve signals.
- B.To amplify sound vibrations from the eardrum.
- C.To detect different frequencies of sound.
- D.To protect the inner ear from loud noises.
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- To amplify sound vibrations from the eardrum.
Explanation
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The ossicles, which are three tiny bones in the middle ear, serve to amplify sound vibrations received from the eardrum before transmitting them to the cochlea.
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