Question

In a human ear, the sound is amplified in the outer ear as well as in the middle ear because of which we are able to listen to faint sounds also.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. The sound waves from outside hit the eardrum which results in the vibration of the eardrum.
2. The outer ear collects and amplifies the sound and then sends it to the middle ear.
3. Middle ear consists of three bones called hammer, anvil, and stirrup.
4. These three bone system amplifies the sound waves coming from the outer ear.
5. Here the sound is amplified twice which is why we are able to listen the faint sounds also.

Hence, the given statement is True.