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    The human ear is an intricate and delicately balanced structure of the body. We are able to detect, differentiate, filter and identify sounds coming into our ears every day. Therefore, understanding how the ear works helps us appreciate this special structure as well as understand what problems might develop in our hearing. This section explores the human ear and common problems encountered in hearing.

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