The eustachian tube allows pressure in the inner ear to equalize with pressure in the throat and mouth and outside of the body

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: The eustachian tube allows pressure in the middle ear, not the inner ear, to equalize with pressure in the throat and mouth and outside of the body. The eustachian tube goes between the pharynx and the middle ear.

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