An infant's auditory canal, compared with an adult's, is:
a. short, narrow, and straight.
b. short and curved upward.
c. long, narrow, and curved forward.
d. short and curved downward.
B
Compared with the adult's, the infant's auditory canal is shorter and has an upward curve, which is why pulling the pinna down straightens the canal.
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