Listen. Do you hear that? Whatever it is — the hum of a
computer, the birds outside, a car going by — you can hear it
and tell which direction it's coming from thanks to your ears.
Hearing is their main job, but it's not all your ears do. They
also help you keep your balance, and if pierced in a safe and
sanitary manner, they can be an interesting place to show off
your fashion sense. There's a lot more to an ear than what you
see on the side of your head. In fact, what you're seeing is
only the outer ear, one of three parts of the ear. Hidden from
view, but equally important, are the middle ear and inner ear.
These complex structures process sounds and transmit signals to
the brain. Your ears work together to gather and process
multiple sounds at a time. They also tell you where a sound is
coming from and how far away it is. Our ears are delicate organs
that need care and protection. Sounds that are too loud can
damage the ears and lead to hearing loss. Unsafe piercings can
lead to painful infections. Knowin