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What Is the Basic Function of the Outer Ear

Question 185

Question 185

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What is the basic function of the outer ear?


A) to protect the hair cells in the ear
B) to concentrate and funnel sound waves to the eardrum
C) to amplify low-intensity sounds to detectable levels
D) to filter out high-intensity sounds waves that can be harmful

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