In the auditory system, which of the following is true of the middle ear?
A)It is funnel shaped and represents the visible part of the ear.
B)It transmits neural impulses directly to the brain.
C)It channels and amplifies sound waves.
D)It converts sound waves into neural impulses.

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The middle ear is responsible for channeling and amplifying sound waves. It consists of three small bones (the ossicles) that vibrate in response to incoming sound waves and amplify them before transmitting them to the inner ear.

In the Auditory System, Which of the Following Is True