Question

State the main function of the following:

Eustachian tube

Answer 1

Eustachian tube:

1. It is a narrow tube present in the middle ear that connects the middle ear to the throat.
2. It maintains the equal air pressure on both sides of the eardrum by letting in or out the air from the middle ear through the throat
3. It protects the ear drum from rupturing due to loud noises.