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Which part of the ear is primarily responsible for the mechanical transmission of sound?.
- A.Eardrum
- B.Cochlea
- C.Ossicles
- D.Auditory nerve
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- Ossicles
Explanation
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The ossicles, consisting of the malleus, incus, and stapes, are responsible for mechanically transmitting and amplifying sound vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea.
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