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1. An abscess in the auditory tube may block a communication between the nasopharynx and which of the following structures?
A. Vestibule of the inner ear
B. Middle ear
C. Semicircular canals
D. External ear
E. Inner ear

2. The stylopharyngeus muscle of the pharynx is derived from which branchail arch?

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  #2

Should be the middle ear, since that is where we see otitis media.

Stylopharyngeus is the only muscle proven to come from the 3rd arch.

  #3

Correct!

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