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Ear
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orecchio
each of the two body parts that we use for hearing
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.
02
ascolto
good hearing
03
ascolto
the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
04
ascolto
attention to what is said
05
ascolto
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
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The dog pricked its ears at the sound of a distant bark.
The loud noise from the construction site offended his ears.
As a sign of affection, the parrot gently nipped its owner's ear.
The cat pricked its ears at the sound of a mouse.
The horse would flip its ears in response to the buzzing of insects around its head.
