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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms: Human Body Systems
Hearing and Balance
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Hearing and balance
Hearing and balance are controlled by the ear, which detects sound waves and helps the body maintain stability. The ear is divided into three parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Sound waves travel through the ear, where they are converted into signals tha...
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Did you ever try covering your ears and realize how much quieter everything sounds?
Sound waves travel through the ear canal and make the eardrum vibrate.
Three tiny bones located next to the eardrum, the hammer, anvil, and stirrup, amplify these vibrations and send them to a specialized part called the cochlea, which is a spiral-sha...
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