The magnified pressure variation is transmitted to inner ear by

hammer

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cochlea

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stirrup

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auditory canal

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Solution

The correct option is C
stirrup

The bone present in the middle ear of humans is stapes, it is also called a stirrup.
This bone takes the sound in the form of vibrations to the inner ear.
Stirrup is connected to the oval window by its annular ligament.
This annular ligament allows sound energy through the oval window into the inner ear.
Hence, option C is correct.

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