How do our ears permit us to receive sound?

  • A
    By converting sound waves into mechanical vibrations.
  • B
    By converting pressure variations in the air into electrical signals.
  • C
    By directly transmitting sound waves to the brain.
  • D
    By amplifying sound waves through the ear canal.

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