The Passageway Between the Nasopharynx and the Middle Ear Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

The passageway between the nasopharynx and the middle ear is the

• A) mastoid sinus.
• B) internal acoustic meatus.
• C) pharyngotympanic tube.
• D) oval window.

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