Asked by Johnica Della on Jun 24, 2024
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Tympanic membrane
A) Eardrum
B) Part of the ear that contains the organ of hearing
C) Includes the pinna and external auditory canal
D) Fleshy portion of the external ear
E) Air-filled space within the temporal bone
Eardrum
A delicate layer dividing the outer ear from the middle ear, which moves in reaction to sound vibrations.
Tympanic Membrane
The thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, also known as the eardrum, which vibrates in response to sound waves.
Temporal Bone
A bone on the side of the skull that houses structures of the ear and is part of the cranium.
- Gain insight into the primary structure and activities of the human auditory organ.
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Vrinda SharmaJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The tympanic membrane is also known as the eardrum, which vibrates in response to sound waves and is a crucial component of the ear's ability to hear.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the primary structure and activities of the human auditory organ.