The acoustic reflex, also known as the stapedius reflex, is an involuntary muscle contraction that occurs in the middle ear in response to loud sounds. This reflex helps protect the inner ear from potential damage by reducing the amplitude of sound vibrations transmitted to the cochlea. When a loud sound is detected, the stapedius muscle, which is attached to the stapes bone in the middle ear, contracts.
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