Which Skull Canal Conveys Sound Waves to the Eardrum

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which skull canal conveys sound waves to the eardrum?

• A) Carotid canal
• B) External auditory canal
• C) Jugular foramen
• D) Nasolacrimal canal
• E) Foramen ovale

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The movement of a substance across a cell membrane from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration.

Passive Mechanisms

Processes that occur without the input of energy, such as osmosis or diffusion, often in biological contexts.

Nucleic Acids

Biological molecules essential for life, including DNA and RNA, that carry genetic information in cells.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, including sugars, starches, and cellulose, which are an important source of energy for living organisms.