Clinical Correlates Flashcards
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If something is hampering sound to the fluid of the ears (impacted cerumen, perforated eardrum…) what is this called?
A
Conduction deafness
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Q
What is Otosclerosis?
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Age-related stiffening of the joint of the ossicles - subsequent loss of hearing.
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Damage to the neural structures at any point (I.e. cochlear hair cells or auditory cortical cells) is known as what?
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Sensorineural deafness
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Q
When can a cochlear implant be utilized?
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Used in someone who is profoundly deaf but still has a functioning auditory nerve.
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Q
What is ringing in the ears, when no stimuli is present known as?
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Tinnitus
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Q
What causes tinnitus?
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- Cochlear nerve degeneration
- Inflammation of middle or internal ear
- Side effects of aspirin
- Exposure to loud sounds of periods of time
