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The tympanic membrane is often referred to as:
  1. A taste bud
  2. The ear drum
  3. The stirrup
  4. The inner ear
Explanation
Answer: B - The tympanic membrane is often referred to as the ear drum. Taste buds are on the tongue and have nothing to do with the auditory system. The stirrup or stapes is a small bone in the middle ear and the inner ear is the internal part of the auditory system.
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