Which Structure Allows Upper Respiratory Infections to Spread from the Throat

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which structure allows upper respiratory infections to spread from the throat to the tympanic cavity?

• A)Oval window
• B)Cochlear duct
• C)Auditory canal
• D)Auditory (Eustachian) tube
• E)Tympanic cavity

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