The middle ear assists the processing of auditory information by converting _______ pressure waves into _______.
A) air;nerve impulses
B) air;hair cell movements
C) air;fluid pressure waves
D) fluid;nerve impulses
E) fluid;air pressure waves

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The middle ear converts air pressure waves into fluid pressure waves, which are then transmitted through the inner ear and ultimately converted into nerve impulses. This is accomplished through a series of structures in the middle ear, including the eardrum and the three small bones (ossicles) called the malleus, incus, and stapes. These structures amplify and transmit the air pressure waves from the eardrum to the fluid-filled cochlea of the inner ear.

The Middle Ear Assists the Processing of Auditory Information by Converting