Dr Clark Has Been Lecturing for 3 Hours and Her

question 76

Multiple Choice

Dr. Clark has been lecturing for 3 hours and her ears are beginning to "pop." Which of the following best explains her condition?

• A) Inflammation of her pharynx is blocking airflow through her auditory tubes, resulting in uneven pressure across her tympanic membranes.
• B) Inflammation of her larynx is blocking airflow through her external auditory canal, resulting in lack of pressure equilibrium across her oval window.
• C) Inflammation in her middle ear is causing fluid to build up in the external auditory canal, leading to sudden movement of her tympanic membrane.
• D) Inflammation of the inner ear is causing fluid to compress the oval window, leading to the popping noise.

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