The Auditory Tubes Open into The

Question

The auditory tubes open into the
A)nasopharynx.
B)oropharynx.
C)laryngopharynx.
D)larynx.
E)nasal cavity.

Accepted Answer

The auditory tubes (also called Eustachian tubes) open into the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the pharynx that connects to the nasal cavity. This allows equalization of pressure between the middle ear and the outside environment.