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What happens if the air pressure in the throat and outside is less than the air pressure in your middle ear when you swallow?
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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
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What is the structure that allows equalization of the pressure in the middle ear with that outside the body?
The Eustachian tube, nowadays known as the pharyngotympanic tube. THis structure connect the middle ear to the oropharnx allowing the air from outside into the inner ear, equalizing pressure and so reducung stress on the tympanic membrane. The tube is only open when the person is swallowing and this is why chewing gums on descending and ascending planes helps ears to "pop"
Pressure in the middle ear is equalized through a part of the body called the?
Pressure in the middle ear is equalized through a part of the body called the
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The hydrophobic and hydrophilic effect. The nonpolar tails join together in the middle of the bilayer away from water and the polar heads that can tolerate water are on the outside of the bilayer.
What happens to the mastoid when the middle ear retains fluid?
The mastoid is connected with the middle ear, so that when there is a collection of fluid in the middle ear, there is usually also a slight collection of fluid within the airspaces of the mastoid.
How many bones make up the outside of the ear?
The outside of the ear, called the pinna or auricle, is made of cartilage not bone. The bones (auditory ossicles) are located in the middle chamber of the ear.
What happens in terms of pressure inside your ear when you reach high altitudes?
If you slowly reach a higher altitude, the pressure in your middle ear will adjust normally through the Eustachian tube that connects the back of the eardrum with the pharynx (breathing passage). When the outside air pressure lowers relatively quickly (driving or flying), the tube may open with a detectable "pop" to allow the higher pressure to escape from the middle ear. The same effect occurs in reverse if the outside pressure is increased again. Until the pressure equalizes in this manner, the eardrum may not transmit sound as effectively to the inner ear.
What structure permits air pressure to be equalized between the middle ear and the outside air?
eustachian tube
True or False The structure that allows equalization of the pressure in the middle ear with that outside the body is the external auditory meatus?
False
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What is the structure that allows equalization of the pressure in the middle ear with that outside the body?
The Eustachian tube, nowadays known as the pharyngotympanic tube. THis structure connect the middle ear to the oropharnx allowing the air from outside into the inner ear, equalizing pressure and so reducung stress on the tympanic membrane. The tube is only open when the person is swallowing and this is why chewing gums on descending and ascending planes helps ears to "pop"
Why would blockage of the auditory tube produce an earache?
If the auditory tube were blocked, it would not be possible to equalise the pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane. If external pressure then declines, the pressure in the middle ear would be greater than that on the outside, forcing the tympanic membrane outward and producing pain.
Why our ears pop when we ride in an airplane or when we drive to the mountains?
There is a little tube connecting the back of our nose with the middle ear cavity. This little tube (called the Eustachian tube) regulates air pressure in the middle ear to equal the changing outside air pressure.The Eustachian tube normally rests closed but opens about 400 times per day to quickly regulate pressure differences (think of a water bottle indented until the cap is removed and "pop" the pressure is equalized).When we drive through the mountains or fly in an airplane or scuba dive, the pressure changes. The little tube opens (the "pop") and relieves the build up of negative pressure in the middle ear.When we feel pressure building, we often will yawn, swallow, or do the Valsalva Maneuver to get our "ears to pop". When these things don't work, negative pressure builds and fluid can be pulled in from the surrounding tissue.Ear pain, pressure, and hearing loss can result. Instant relief can be experienced when the Eustachian tube opens and relieves that built up pressure.Hope that helps! It's really all about the little Eustachian tube doing its job!
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