The primary function of the ossicles is to:
A) transform sound waves into impulses
B) gather sound waves and send them into the middle ear
C) pass sound waves from the outer ear to the oval window
D) assemble sensations into perceptions

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The ossicles are a group of three small bones in the middle ear known as the hammer (malleus), anvil (incus), and stirrup (stapes). Their primary function is to pass sound waves from the outer ear to the oval window, which is the entryway to the inner ear. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

The Primary Function of the Ossicles Is To