What Is the Function of the Auditory Tube

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of the auditory tube

• A)To transmit sound waves to the inner ear
• B)To equalize air pressure between the atmosphere and the middle ear
• C)To prevent the invasion of microorganisms into the inner ear
• D)To provide a passageway for fluid from the middle to the inner ear
• E)To provide an airway between the middle and inner ear

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Definitions:

Dermis

The thick, inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Epidermis

The skin's external layer, which acts as a waterproof shield and determines our skin color.

Near Point

The closest distance at which an object can be seen clearly by the eye, a measure of the eye's accommodation ability.

Accommodation

The process by which the eye changes optical power to maintain a clear image or focus on an object as its distance varies.