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Question
With reference to the human ear, answer the question that follow:
Name the part of the ear associated with
(1) static balance
(2) hearing
(3) dynamic balance.
Solution
(1) Static balance - Utriculus and sacculus (inner ear)
(2) Hearing - Internal ear
(3) Dynamic balance - Semi-circular canals (inner ear)
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