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- Function: Hearing and balanceCaldwell Community College & Technical Institute: The Ear:Auditory and Vestibular Systems
- Smallest bone in the human body is located within the earThe eSkeletons Project: What is the Smallest Bone in the Human Body?
- Protected by earwaxMedicineNet: What is Ear Wax
- Part of the nervous system and the auditory systemA.D.A.M.: Nervous System: Sense Organs Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute : The Ear:Auditory and Vestibular Systems
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The ears are organs that detect sound and help to regulate balance. There are two ears, one located on each side of the human head. Only a portion of the ear is visible on the outside of the body; most of the organ is inside the skull.British Tinnitus Association: Save Your Ears Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute: Anatomy of the Ear
Parts of the Ears
- Outer ear: Directs sound into the the middle ear
- Middle ear: Turns sound waves into vibrations that are delivered to the inner ear
- Inner ear: Contains the cochlea which is filled with liquid and lined with cilia (tiny hairs) that move and create nerve signals which the brain interprets as soundTom Henderson: Sound Properties and Their Perception: The Ear
Ears Health
Several factors can have an impact on the health of the ears such as noise level, hygiene and certain medications and chemicals.University of Rochester Medical Center: Ear Health: Protecting and Caring For Your EarsEar Diseases
Health problems that effect the ears include: ear infection, swimmer's ear, tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo.-
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how do you fix an ear infection without going to the doctor? 1 AnswerDefinitely go to a doctor if the infection persists. Since the infection is located in the head you do NOT want it to spread. You have your tympanic membrane ... read more
Highly motivated to get a new ear piercing. Any suggestions? 2 AnswersMake sure you chose you earrings that the back if them dose not the back of your ear. I did that and could not keep my ears from getting infected. I would say f... read more
Ear Piercing Please Help!?!?!?!?!? 2 AnswersA normal lobe piercing takes about 6 weeks to heal, if not a little longer. A cartilage piercing takes longer sometimes. As for piercings on boys...theres nothi... read more
Does anyone have any home remedies for an ear infection? 3 AnswersWarm up a bit of light olive oil and put a few drops in the ear. Massage you ear canal gently from the outside to work the oil in good. Stuff a bit of cotton i... read more
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My ears are far too itchy for my liking. :)
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@MellyJHart if it should come to your hubby's ears...:)
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lalala! [hands on ears] lol RT @galleygremlin: Watching "The Pageant" - docu on The Miss Gay America Pageant - they put the fab in fabulous!
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Seriously. Having your earphones that loud is not only annoying me, but damaging your ears! Don't you care?
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Arguing with someone who won't listen sucks big time. I swear. It's like everything you say fall into deaf ears.
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