What Feature of Your Ear Accounts for Its Ability to Regain

question 73

Multiple Choice

What feature of your ear accounts for its ability to regain its shape after it has been deformed or compressed?

• A)The elastic fibers present in the ear's cartilage
• B)The elastic fibers present in the ear's muscles
• C)The ear has a built-in memory based upon its overall size and shape
• D)There is an abundance of reticular fibers forming a dense meshwork
• E)The ear's skin is filled with elastic fibers that contract after being stretched

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