Physicsmedium · Past Paper
What is the function of the three tiny bones (ossicles) in the middle ear?
ATo balance the body
BTo amplify the vibrations
CTo convert sound to electrical signals
DTo produce sound
✓ Correct Answer: B — To amplify the vibrations
The hammer, anvil, and stirrup amplify the vibrations from the eardrum before they reach the inner ear.
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