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Ear
What is "ear"?
The ear is a sensory organ located on the sides of the head, responsible for both hearing and maintaining balance. It consists of three main parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The outer ear includes the visible part called the auricle or pinna and the ear canal, which leads to the eardrum. The middle ear contains the eardrum and three tiny bones called the ossicles, which transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear. The inner ear houses the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure responsible for converting sound into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain. In addition to hearing, the ear also plays a crucial role in our sense of balance and spatial orientation.
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atención
good hearing
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atención
the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
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atención
attention to what is said
05
atención
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
Ejemplo
The dog cocked up its ears when it heard a strange noise.
The news of their team's victory was music to the fans' ears.
The cat cocked up its ears, reacting to the sound of a distant bird.
The children pricked up their ears when they heard the word 'ice-cream'.
The announcement of a salary raise was music to the employees' ears.