Structure that converts sound waves into mechanical vibrations.
A
Tympanum
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B
Ear ossicles
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C
Organ of corti
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D
Oval window
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Solution
The correct option is A
Tympanum
The sound waves enter the ear through the pinna and auditory canal and reach the tympanum or eardrum, where they are converted into mechanical vibrations.