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Cochlea

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Your ear has a tiny part that helps you hear.

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It is shaped like a snail shell. It is filled with water. This water moves when sounds come in. This helps your brain know what you hear.
3DPX-002432 Cochlea and semicircular canals Nevit Dilmen.stl
3DPX-002432 Cochlea and semicircular canals Nevit Dilmen.stl
Can you hear a soft sound?

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