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(D) In mammals, the middle ear and the inner ear are protected by a bony structure known as the $Tympanic$ bulla. The inner ear, specifically the coch

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Tympanic bulla and periotic bone

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(D) In mammals, the middle ear and the inner ear are protected by a bony structure known as the $Tympanic$ bulla. The inner ear, specifically the cochlea and vestibular apparatus, is housed within the $Periotic$ bone (also known as the $Petrous$ part of the temporal bone). Together, these structures provide the necessary protection for the delicate sensory organs of hearing and balance.

$(a)$ Organ of Corti	$(i)$ Connects middle ear to pharynx
$(b)$ Cochlea	$(ii)$ Coiled portion of the labyrinth
$(c)$ Eustachian tube	$(iii)$ Attached to the oval window
$(d)$ Stapes	$(iv)$ Located on the basilar membrane

In mammals, the middle ear and inner ear are enclosed by which of the following bones?

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