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| Acoustic reflex: |
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| Small muscles (stapedius and tensor tympani) |
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| contract in presence of loud sounds |
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| Function: |
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| • | Adaptation
for loud stimuli |
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| • | Sensitivity
reduction during |
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| speaking
and chewing |
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