Which auditory structure helps us determine whether a sound is located in front of us or behind us? the tympanic membrane the cochlea the pinnae the oval window
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Step 1: The auditory structure that helps us determine whether a sound is located in front of us or behind us is the pinnae, also known as the outer ear. Show more…
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