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Yes, but when you swallow the tube closes to allow you to do this action.

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Is the uterine tube and the fallopian tube the same?

Yes, the uterine tube and the fallopian tube are the same structure in the female reproductive system. They are responsible for transporting the egg from the ovary to the uterus and are also the site of fertilization.


Is body tube and draw tube in a microscope are the same?

No, in a microscope, the body tube is the upper part that holds the eyepiece and connects it to the objective lenses, while the draw tube is the part that allows for adjusting the distance between the eyepiece and the objective lenses to focus the specimen.


What is located between the middle ear and the throat and serves to equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum?

The Eustachian tube is located between the middle ear and the throat and helps to equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum. It opens when we yawn or swallow to allow air to pass through. This function helps prevent discomfort or damage to the eardrum due to pressure changes.


What is something that can swallow you and you can swallow it?

fear, pride, guilt, any number of emotions really. also, water.


What happens if the air pressure in the throat and outside is less than the air pressure in your middle ear when you swallow?

if the aie pressure in the throat and outside the body is less than the air pressure in your middle ear when you swallow the air pressure in your middle ear reaches the same pressure as the air in your throat and outside , and the eardrum moves quickly back-or'pops' into place