The use of air pressure in the ear canal to test for disorders of the middle ear is known as ____________________. This procedure is used to detect fluid buildup in the middle ear.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
tympanometry
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a. creating a protective barrier against pepsin and acid b. suppressing gastric acidity irreversibly c. inhibiting the enzyme that generates gastric acid d. enhancing prostaglandin production