Function • To convert sound into electrochemical signal • To maintain balance 1 • To amplify sound • To equalize air pressure • To enhance and focus sound waves 3 • To protect the ear from foreign materials Match the following ear structures with their functions numbered above. Number: Structure: Middle Ear Outer Ear Inner Ear

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