Question

question 4 (2 points)
the _____ collects sound waves and directs them to the auditory canal.
a) auricle
b) incus
c) malleus
d) eustachian tube

Explanation:

The auricle is the visible part of the outer - ear that functions to collect sound waves and funnel them into the auditory canal. The incus and malleus are middle - ear bones involved in sound transmission, and the eustachian tube equalizes pressure between the middle ear and the environment.

Answer:

A. auricle