Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the eustachian tube is true?
A) It is responsible for the production of cerumen.
B) It remains open except during swallowing or yawning.
C) It allows passage of air between the middle and outer ear.
D) It helps equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.
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