The Structure That Serves to Equalize Pressure on Both Sides

question 163

Multiple Choice

The structure that serves to equalize pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane is the:

• A)cochlea.
• B)eustachian tube.
• C)semicircular canal.
• D)ossicle.

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