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Earthquakes occur most frequently along tectonic plate boundaries, where the plates are constantly moving and interacting. This includes regions such as the Pacific Ring of Fire, which encircles the Pacific Ocean, and the Himalayan region where the Indian and Eurasian plates collide.

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Does the sense of balance occur in ossicles?

No, the sense of balance does not occur in the ossicles. The ossicles are the three tiny bones in the middle ear (malleus, incus, stapes) that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear for processing sound. The sense of balance is maintained by structures in the inner ear called the vestibular system.


Will your ears produce more ear wax to compensate for the ear wax that has been removed?

Not necessarily. Ear wax is produced naturally as a protective coating for the ear canal, and irritation of the canal can cause increased production. When excessive ear wax has been removed, if there is no irritation the production of ear wax should return to normal.


What are the three in the ear?

The most logical assumption are the 3 middle ear bones - the Hammer, Anvil and Stirrup


What is the term for an infection of the middle ear caused by a bacteria or virus?

Otitis media is the term used for an infection of the middle ear. Oti- means ear; -tis means inflammation and med- means middle. This infection occurs between the tympanic membrane (ear drum) and the inner ear. Either bacterial infections, which include Staph, or viral infections, due to Influenza, are causes. Fungal infections also occur.


Will your Brain bleed from your ear?

Bleeding from the ear can occur due to various reasons such as trauma, infection, or a ruptured eardrum. If you experience bleeding from the ear, it is important to seek medical attention immediately as it could indicate a serious condition like a skull fracture, brain injury, or an infection that needs prompt treatment.

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What is a tophus?

A chalky deposit of a uric acid compound found in gout. Tophi occur most frequently around joints and in the external ear


In what part of the ear do most infections occur?

There are three spots it can occur. Outer, middle, and inner. The most common is the middle.


How do you prevent ear hairs from growing longer?

Trim the ear hair frequently.


How long after otoplasty will a protruding ear most likely re-emerge?

Reappearance of ear protrusion (in setback otoplasty). This complication is most likely to occur in the first six months after surgery.


Can tinnitus occur with no ear wax drainage?

Tinnitus is a recurrent nerve-related twitch in the ear! It can be treated with: 'Ginkgo Biloba'( available from most Health Shops )!


Where can acoustic neuromas occur?

can occur anywhere along the vestibular nerve but are most likely to occur where the vestibulocochlear nerve passes through the tiny bony canal that connects the brain and the inner ear.


How can your ear drum be damage?

By listening to loud noises frequently.


Does resonance occur in the middle ear?

Resonance occurs in the outer ear and is a function of the length of the auditory canal, wherein some frequencies are enhanced by combinatorial properties of other incoming frequencies - the frequency reinforced the most is termed the 'resonant frequency' of the canal.


Mastoiditis can occur when an infection in what area of the ear is left untreated?

Mastoiditis may occur due to the progression of an untreated, or undertreated, middle ear infection.


What is involved in the medical procedure known as ear pinning?

ear pinning is also known as Otoplasty. It is an operation frequently performed by plastic surgeons. This surgical procedure is most often performed to correct the size and placement of ears .


What is the most common ear problem for humans?

The most common ear problem is an ear infection.


What problems will occur from numerous burst ear drums?

Deafness