Which of the Following Is True of the Auditory Tube

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the auditory tube?

• A)It allows sound waves to enter the skull from the outside.
• B)It allows pressure to be balanced in the middle ear.
• C)It allows impulses to travel to the brain from the ear.
• D)It is where the hair cells used for hearing are located.

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Definitions:

Coronary Artery

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Aorta

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Hepatic Portal Vein

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Hepatic Portal System

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