Questions regarding the structure, morphology and functions of the human ear.
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Will humans and animals be harmed by frequencies outside their hearing range?
The human ear (for example) is sensitive to frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz. Any sound beyond that limit would not be heard by us naturally.
Will it harm us (effect our ability to hear) when we hear ...
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Can a human smell through the ears?
The title does, prima facie, appear absurd.
Performing a swallowing action whilst pinching the nostrils shut gives the impression of listening through a bucket filled with water around the head; ...
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What is ear wax?
A human, at some time in life or the other, must clear the auditory canal. This is usually achieved using soft-cotton buds, or such similar device.
Where does this wax come from? What purpose does ...
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Why does yawning impair hearing?
When I yawn I can't hear anything happening around me. I also feel some kind of muscles inside my head contract and hear a faint hum, but it is not loud enough to explain not hearing other sounds. I ...
