Exam 15: Special Senses: The Ear

An antipyretic is an agent that reduces fever.

A sustained decibel range of over ________ decibels can cause permanent hearing loss.

What is the correct spelling for the tube that goes from the middle ear to the throat?

Which portion of the ear transforms sound vibrations to nerve impulses?

________ 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.

A ringing sound in the ear is called:

All of the following are ossicles of the middle ear except:

The term for the surgical repair of the tympanic membrane is spelled:

In the term binaural,the prefix bin- means:

Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane is ________.

Children are more likely to suffer from the ear condition called ________ than adults.

Which of the following drug types can be used to reduce fever?

In the term presbycusis,the suffix -cusis means:

The visual examination of the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane is:

In the term audiogram,the suffix -gram means:

A sensation of objects spinning around a person is:

What is an instrument used to measure hearing called?

Write the correct abbreviation for otitis media:

The term ossicle means:

Surgical excision of the tympanic membrane is called: