Which of the Following Statements is Most Accurate

Question

Which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) The tympanic membrane is approximately 17 times stiffer than the oval window.
B) The tensor tympani is approximately 17 times more flaccid than the stapedius.
C) The oval window is approximately 17 times smaller than the tympanic membrane.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The oval window is indeed much smaller than the tympanic membrane, and the size difference is a key factor in the amplification of sound from the outer to the inner ear.