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
• 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 sound waves that can be harmful

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