Which of the following describes the auditory tube?
A. It spirals around the modiolus of the cochlea.
B. It leads from the nasopharynx to the middle ear.
C. It includes the vestibule and semicircular ducts.
D. It leads from the pinna to the tympanic membrane.
E. It leads from the tympanic membrane to the oval window.
Answer: B
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