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What is the role of the eardrum in hearing?.
- A.To amplify sound vibrations
- B.To convert sound vibrations into nerve signals
- C.To vibrate in response to sound waves
- D.To transmit sound to the cochlea
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- To vibrate in response to sound waves
Explanation
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The eardrum vibrates when sound waves hit it, which is essential for the mechanical transmission of sound in the ear.
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