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How Does the Ear Hear Sound?

In this article, I will be teaching you how the ear works, how the ear is able to hear sounds, and how the ear transmits audio information to the brain. Let’s first outline the series of steps that it takes for a sound wave to become audio information that the brain receives and interprets. First […]

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What is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss?

So what is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) exactly? Well, NIHL[1] is what is sounds like. NIHL is hearing loss that results from being exposed to really loud sounds. Like gun fire, music concerts, or even by someone yelling in your ear. Basically any exposure to sounds that are too loud damages the ear to cause […]

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