A psychology professor wants to describe the proper sequence of structures in the ear starting with the outer ear and ending with the inner ear. Which of the following represents the best order for her to describe these structures?
A. The eardrum, the ossicles, the basilar membrane, and the organ of Corti
B. The eardrum, the cochlea, the ossicles, and the oval window
C.The eardrum, the basilar membrane, the ossicles, and the organ of Corti
D. The ossicles, the eardrum, the cochlea, and the basilar membrane