What Is the Function of the Auditory Tube

question 8

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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