Physics A-Level
Eustachian tube
What Eustachian tube means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Eustachian tube
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Connects the middle ear to the throat and equalises pressure across the tympanic membrane.
Topics that use Eustachian tube
- Ear as a sound detection system (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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