Match each outer ear term with its corresponding description.
-Thin membrane that separates the inner ear and middle ear; vibrates in response to sound waves
A)Auricle
B)Cerumen
C)External auditory meatus
D)Tympanic membrane

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The description matches the tympanic membrane, which is the thin membrane that separates the inner ear and the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

A) Auricle - this refers to the external visible part of the ear that helps to direct sound waves into the ear canal.

B) Cerumen - this refers to earwax, which is produced in the ear canal to help protect and clean the ear.

C) External auditory meatus - this refers to the ear canal, which is the tube-like structure that leads to the eardrum.

Match Each Outer Ear Term with Its Corresponding Description