Hearing and Balance: Ear Anatomy, Function
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How does the middle ear increase the pressure of sound waves delivered to the inner ear?
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Which two middle ear muscles contract to dampen ossicle vibration during very loud sounds?
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Which structure in the cochlear duct contains the auditory hair cells?
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The spiral organ (organ of Corti), which rests on the basilar membrane.
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