What is the Function of the Round Window in the Mammalian

Question

What is the function of the round window in the mammalian inner ear?
A) it dampens sound waves
B) it amplifies sound waves
C) it distinguishes between different amplitudes of sound waves
D) it distinguishes between different frequencies of sound waves

Accepted Answer

The round window serves to dampen sound waves within the cochlea after they have stimulated the hair cells, preventing the waves from reflecting back and causing echoes or interference. This helps in maintaining the clarity of the sound signals being processed by the inner ear.