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Curiosities of the ear

The stapes is the smallest bone in the human body, with only 3 mm in length.

The sensation of "pop" the ears because of the eustachian tube to balance the air pressure in the middle ear.

Children have more sensitive hearing than adults.

Earwax is produced by glands in the skin from the ear. The wax protects the eardrum from dust and dirt, and its unpleasant smell dissuades insects from entering the ear.

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By Dr. Monroe

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