The Eustachian tube becomes longer, narrow, and more slanted during middle childhood, resulting in
A) more frequent bouts of otitis media.
B) higher rates of strep throat.
C) lower rates of sinus infections.
D) reduced incidence of otitis media.

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The longer, narrow, and more slanted Eustachian tube in middle childhood allows for better middle ear ventilation and fluid drainage, which reduces the incidence of otitis media.

The Eustachian Tube Becomes Longer, Narrow, and More Slanted During