Match each outer ear term with its corresponding description.
-passageway that leads to the tympanic membrane
A)auricle
B)cerumen
C)external auditory meatus
D)tympanic membrane

Question

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The external auditory meatus is the passageway that leads to the tympanic membrane.

Answer: A
 The auricle is the visible part of the outer ear that collects sound waves.

Answer: B
 Cerumen is the technical term for earwax, which is produced in the outer ear.

Answer: D
 The tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Match Each Outer Ear Term with Its Corresponding Description