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Which part of the human ear plays no role in hearing as such but is otherwise very much required?

  1. A
    Ear ossicles
  2. B
    Eustachian tube
  3. C
    Organ of Corti
  4. D
    Vestibular apparatus

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The vestibular apparatus, located in the inner ear above the cochlea, is responsible for maintaining the body's balance and posture. While it is anatomically part of the ear, it does not participate in the physiological process of hearing sound waves.

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Which part of the human ear plays no role in hearing as such but is otherwise very much required?
A
Ear ossicles
B
Eustachian tube
C
Organ of Corti
D
Vestibular apparatus

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