Multiple choice

What is the function of hammer, anvil and stirrup?

  1. They collect the sound waves from the surroundings.

  2. They act as a passage for the sound.

  3. They amplify the vibrations produced in the eardrum.

  4. They send the signals to the brain.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The vibrations are amplified several times by three bones (hammer, anvil and stirrup) in the middle ear.