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From outer to inner side, the sequence of three bones present in the middle ear of mammals is

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(a) Incus, malleus, stapes

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(b) Stapes, incus, malleus

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(c) Malleus, incus, stapes

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(d) Malleus, stapes, incus

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To answer the question about the sequence of three bones present in the middle ear of mammals from outer to inner side, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Location**: Understand that the question is asking about the middle ear of mammals. The middle ear is the cavity that contains the ossicles, which are the small bones involved in hearing. 2. **Know the Bones**: The three bones in the middle ear are known as ossicles. They are specifically named: - Malleus (also known as the hammer) - Incus (also known as the anvil) - Stapes (also known as the stirrup) 3. **Determine the Sequence**: From the outer side of the middle ear to the inner side, the sequence of these bones is: - First: Malleus (outermost) - Second: Incus (middle) - Third: Stapes (innermost) 4. **Function of the Bones**: These bones work together to amplify sound vibrations. They transmit sound from the outer ear to the inner ear, specifically to the oval window, intensifying the vibrations by approximately 22 times. 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct sequence of the bones from outer to inner side is: - Malleus → Incus → Stapes ### Conclusion: The answer to the question is **Malleus, Incus, Stapes**.
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