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  2. Auditory system - Wikipedia

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    The stapedius reflex of the middle ear muscles helps protect the inner ear from damage by reducing the transmission of sound energy when the stapedius muscle is activated in response to sound. The middle ear still contains the sound information in wave form; it is converted to nerve impulses in the cochlea.

  3. Sound localization - Wikipedia

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    Human ears are on different sides of the head, and thus have different coordinates in space. As shown in the duplex theory figure, since the distances between the acoustic source and ears are different, there are time difference and intensity difference between the sound signals of two ears.

  4. Effects of high altitude on humans - Wikipedia

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    Pressure as a function of the height above the sea level. The human body can perform best at sea level, [7] where the atmospheric pressure is 101,325 Pa or 1013.25 millibars (or 1 atm, by definition). The concentration of oxygen (O 2) in sea-level air is 20.9%, so the partial pressure of O 2 (pO 2) is 21.136 kilopascals (158.53 mmHg).

  5. Human nose - Wikipedia

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    The human nose is the first organ of the respiratory system. It is also the principal organ in the olfactory system. The shape of the nose is determined by the nasal bones and the nasal cartilages, including the nasal septum, which separates the nostrils and divides the nasal cavity into two. The nose has an important function in breathing.

  6. Allen's rule - Wikipedia

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    Allen's rule - Hare and its ears on the Earth [1]. Allen's rule is an ecogeographical rule formulated by Joel Asaph Allen in 1877, [2] [3] broadly stating that animals adapted to cold climates have shorter and thicker limbs and bodily appendages than animals adapted to warm climates.

  7. Experts Say This Is How to Unclog Your Ears the Right Way - AOL

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    There are several ways to unclog your ears safely, depending on what is causing your discomfort. Here, experts explain options for relief.

  8. Why do my ears feel clogged? 5 Things you can do right now. - AOL

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    To do this, simply pinch your nostrils closed with one hand and blow air through your nose. You may hear a squeak or popping sound as the air pressure equalizes. Fluid in the Ear

  9. Why do you shrink when you get older? Experts explain

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    People usually lose about a centimeter in height every 10 years after age 40, according to Medline Plus, and that pace of height loss speeds up after age 70. Overall, you can lose between 1 to 3 ...