HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (LOOSE) W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9780135193778
Author: Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10.1, Problem 2CC
What accessory role does the outer ear (the pinna) play in the auditory system?
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