What Is the Basic Function of the Outer Ear

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Multiple Choice

What is the basic function of the outer ear?

• A)to protect the hair cells in the ear
• B)to concentrate and funnel sound waves to the eardrum
• C)to amplify low-intensity sounds to detectable levels
• D)to filter out high-intensity sounds waves that can be harmful

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