Question

the ________ connects the nasopharynx and the middle ear.
a auditory canal
b cochlea
c auditory tube
d ossicles

Explanation:

The auditory tube (also known as the Eustachian tube) connects the nasopharynx and the middle ear. It helps equalize air pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere. The auditory canal is part of the outer ear. The cochlea is a part of the inner ear involved in hearing. The ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes) are small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations.

Answer:

C. auditory tube