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Hearing and the Ear

Question 6 • Reed Fall 2026 Physical Science 2nd Semester (7th Hour)

The bones of the middle ear cause which structure in the inner ear to vibrate and change the sound into signals?

Answer
A
eardrum
B
cochlea
C
hammer
D
auricle

Explanation

The middle-ear bones transmit sound vibrations to the cochlea, a fluid-filled structure in the inner ear. Inside the cochlea, sensory cells turn the vibrations into signals that travel to the brain. So the correct choice is the cochlea.

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