Which of the following is not the function of the auditory canal?

Prevents entry of dust and foreign particles

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Carries sound waves to tympanum

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Connects middle ear and pharynx

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Kills microorganisms by trapping them in wax

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Solution

The correct option is C
Connects middle ear and pharynx

Small hair and earwax coats the skin lining the ear canal and carries dirt, dead cells, and other debris out of the canal. It also kills microorganisms. By doing these jobs, the wax helps to protect the eardrum from injury. It also transmits sound from the pinna to the eardrum or tympanum.

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