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Question
Differentiate between:
The middle ear and Inner ear.
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Solution
| Middle Ear | Inner Ear |
| It has three ear ossicles and eustachian tube. | It has a cochlea, utriculus, sacculus, and semicircular canals. |
| It transmits sound vibrations. | It is concerned with hearing, balance, and equilibrium. |
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