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The smallest bone in the body helps in...

The smallest bone in the body helps in

A

Haemopoiesis

B

Protection to delicate parts

C

Transmission of sound waves

D

Providing surface for attachment of muscles

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Smallest Bone**: The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes. It is located in the middle ear and is one of the three ossicles (the other two being the malleus and incus). 2. **Understand the Function of the Stapes**: The primary function of the stapes is to transmit sound waves. It acts as a bridge between the outer ear and the inner ear, facilitating the transfer of sound vibrations. 3. **Eliminate Other Options**: - Hemopoiesis refers to the formation of blood cells, which occurs in the bone marrow, not in the stapes. - Protection of delicate parts is a general function of bones, but it does not specifically pertain to the stapes. - Providing a surface for the attachment of muscles is a function of larger bones and tendons, not the stapes. 4. **Conclusion**: The stapes, being the smallest bone in the body, primarily helps in the transmission of sound waves.
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