Arrange the following structures in the order in which they would vibrate as a result of the tympanic membrane vibrating.
(1) Oval window
(2) Vestibular membrane and endolymph
(3) Auditory ossicles
(4) Basilar membrane
(5) Perilymph
A) 3, 5, 2, 4, 1
B) 1, 2, 5, 3, 4
C) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
D) 3, 1, 5, 2, 4
E) 3, 2, 4, 5, 1

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The correct sequence starts with the auditory ossicles, which vibrate after the tympanic membrane. These vibrations are then transferred to the oval window. The movement of the oval window causes the perilymph to vibrate, which in turn affects the vestibular membrane and endolymph. Finally, the basilar membrane vibrates as a result of these movements.

Arrange the Following Structures in the Order in Which They