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Schematic Drawing of an Otolithic Macula

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Physiology

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Physiology of Hearing • Acoustic energy transmitted from external auditory meatus to tympanic membrane • Converted to mechanical energy and transmitted through TM and ossicles to oval window {arial ratio (17:1) and lever effect (1.3:1) result in 22x or 30dB increase in SPL

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