In the auditory system,the bones of the middle ear vibrate by vibrations of the
A)cochleA.
B)eardrum.
C)saccule.
D)basilar membrane.

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The vibration of the bones of the middle ear (malleus, incus, and stapes) is caused by the vibrations of the eardrum. The eardrum itself is vibrated by sound waves that enter the outer ear and cause it to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted to the bones of the middle ear, which in turn transmit the vibrations to the inner ear.

In the Auditory System,the Bones of the Middle Ear Vibrate