What Is the Major Function of the Hammer,anvil,and Stirrup of the Middle

Multiple Choice

What is the major function of the hammer,anvil,and stirrup of the middle ear?

A) to soften the tone of incoming stimuli for appropriate processing
B) to stir cochlear fluid so that bone conduction hearing can occur
C) to amplify vibrations and pass them on to the inner ear
D) to clean the external auditory canal of any potential wax buildup