What equalizes pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the mechanism or structure that balances the pressure on both sides of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) in the human ear.
Answer
Eustachian tube
The Eustachian tube equalizes pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.
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The Eustachian tube equalizes pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.
More Information
The Eustachian tube, also referred to as the auditory tube or pharyngotympanic tube, connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx and allows air to flow, maintaining equal pressure on either side of the eardrum.
Sources
- Structure in the ear responsible for maintaining equal pressure on both sides of the eardrum - byjus.com
- The Eustachian Tube: Keeping Air Pressure Equal - MSD Manuals - msdmanuals.com
- The web page with info on - Example Source - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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