Exam 15: Special Senses: the Ear

Located on the basilar membrane is the ________,containing hair cell sensory receptors for the sense of hearing.

The suffix in the term acoustic means :

Sustained noise over 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss.

Explain the method of testing hearing by the use of a tuning fork.

Describe the path of sound as it goes through the ear to the brain.

________ is an abnormality of the inner ear causing a host of symptoms,including vertigo,tinnitus,fluctuating hearing loss,and the sensation of pressure or pain in the affected ear.

What factors predispose to children acquiring otitis media?

The ________ is a bony structure located between the cochlea and the three semicircular canals.

A disease of the inner ear that presents a group of symptoms that recur and are caused by a change in fluid volume in the ear is:

A state of good balance achieved by the ear is known as:

Write the correct abbreviation for air conduction:

The clear fluid contained within the membranous labyrinth of the ear is:

One who specializes in disorders of hearing is called a/an:

Write the correct abbreviation for decibel:

An instrument used to measure the level of hearing to determine the amount of hearing loss is a/an ________.

An instrument used to visually examine the eardrum is called:

The vestibule contains the organ of Corti.

An antipyretic is an agent that reduces fever.

Measurement of the movement of the tympanic membrane and pressure in the middle ear is: