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What is the ear part that connects the middle ear with the nose and throat?

  • A

    Eardrum

  • B

    Eustachian tube

  • C

    Inner ear

  • D

    Cochlea

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EAR PARTS

The human ear is divided into three parts:

i) Outer ear
ii) Middle ear
iii) Inner ear


MIDDLE EAR

Attached to the ear drum there are three tiny bones called ossicles (the malleus, incus and stapes or hammer, anvil and stirrup). Their purpose is to act as a bridge and transfer the sound vibrations from the outer to the inner ear. Part of the middle ear is the Eustachian tube which is connected to the back of the throat and equalizes the pressure between the middle ear and the environment.

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