What Is the Function of the Auditory Tube

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the auditory tube?

• A) It provides directional sensitivity to the ear.
• B) It serves to equalize the pressure in the middle ear cavity with external, atmospheric pressure.
• C) It converts arriving sound waves into mechanical movements.
• D) It protects the external acoustic meatus.
• E) It attaches to the interior surface of the tympanic membrane at three points.

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