One of the main jobs of those tiny bones called ossicles is to
A) transduce energy from mechanical to electrical.
B) separate the sound waves into various pitches in order to facilitate perception.
C) help in discriminating the location of sounds.
D) amplify the force of the sound waves entering the inner ear.

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The ossicles (malleus, incus, and stapes) act as a lever system to amplify the force of sound waves entering the inner ear. This is necessary because the fluid-filled inner ear requires a greater force than air to stimulate the sensory cells.

One of the Main Jobs of Those Tiny Bones Called