The structure that equalizes air pressure within the middle ear is known as the ____________________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


eustachian tube

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____ is a catch all term for a number of rhythms including idioventricular or agonal rhythms, ventricular escape rhythms, bradyasystolic rhythms, and pseudomechanical dissociation (EMD).

A. Unpalpable pulses B. Weak pulses C. Shallow pulses D. Pulseless electrical activity

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The general rule with explosives is that if the fire is near or is affecting the explosives, then emergency responders should ____.

A. isolate the area B. don SCBA C. redouble efforts to put out the fire D. explode the containers before fire reaches them

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____ is indicated by an increase in intraocular pressure caused by a buildup of aqueous humor in the anterior chamber and can result in loss of vision and possible blindness. 

A. Amblyopia B. Myopia C. Conjunctivitis D. Glaucoma E. Iritis

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