Which structure allows upper respiratory infections to spread from the throat to the tympanic cavity?
A)Oval window
B)Cochlear duct
C)Auditory canal
D)Auditory (Eustachian) tube
E)Tympanic cavity

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The auditory (Eustachian) tube connects the throat to the tympanic cavity, which allows upper respiratory infections to spread from the throat to the middle ear. This connection can lead to conditions such as otitis media.

Which Structure Allows Upper Respiratory Infections to Spread from the Throat