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\nIn most mammals, the visible ear is a flap of tissue that is also called the pinna or the auricle. Vertebrates have a pair of ears, placed somewhat symmetrically on opposite sides of the head. This arrangement aids in the ability to localise sound sources.<\/p>\n
\nThere are three components to the ear: the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. All three are involved in hearing but only the inner ear is responsible for balance. In most mammals, the visible ear is a flap of tissue that is also called the pinna or the auricle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"