Which of the following describes most accurately the pathway of sound waves?
A)ossicles,tympanic membrane,round window,cochlea
B)tympanic membrane,oval window,ossicles,auditory cortex
C)tympanic membrane,ossicles,cochlea,auditory nerve
D)ossicles,tympanic membrane,cochlea,auditory nerve

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The correct pathway of sound waves is from the tympanic membrane to the ossicles, then to the cochlea, and finally to the auditory nerve. Option C describes this pathway accurately. Option A is incorrect because the round window is the site where the vibrations exit the cochlea, not where they enter. Option B is also incorrect as the oval window is where the vibrations enter the cochlea, not the tympanic membrane. Option D is incorrect as the vibrations travel from the tympanic membrane to the ossicles before entering the cochlea, and the order is reversed in this option.

Which of the Following Describes Most Accurately the Pathway of Sound