Which ear structure is correctly matched with its function? a. round window; transmits sound waves into the inner ear b. external acoustic meatus; directs sound waves to the tympanic membrane c. auditory ossicles; dampen sound waves before they reach the inner ear d. vestibular membrane; bends the stereocilia on hair cells to produce a nerve signal
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The round window helps to equalize pressure in the inner ear, but it does not transmit sound waves into the inner ear. So, this option is incorrect. b. The external acoustic meatus (ear canal) does direct sound waves to the tympanic membrane (eardrum). So, this Show more…
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