Otorhinolaryngology introduction

Question 1

otorhinolaryngologist (ENT)

Answer 1

physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat; a family physician or internist can also treat these conditions, but the ENT is a specialist in treating problems with hearing, balance, swallowing, and voice as well as head and neck tumors and problems affecting the airways

Question 2

otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Answer 2

focuses on a specific region of the body, the head and the neck, rather than on a whole body system; as a group, the organs in the head and neck are responsible for two main functions: to house sensory receptors and to provide passageways for air, food, and drink

Question 3

ears

Answer 3

functions include hearing and equilibrium (balance)

Question 4

nose

Answer 4

functions include smell and entrance for air into the body

Question 5

pharynx

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functions include carrying air to the larynx and trachea, and food and drink to the esophagus

Question 6

larynx

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function includes speech

Question 7

trachea

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function includes bringing air to the lungs

Question 8

audiology

Answer 8

the branch of science that studies hearing

Question 9

audiologist

Answer 9

performs tests to measure partial or complete hearing loss and determine the reason for hearing loss; also prescribe and train persons in the use of devices to improve hearing and provide hearing rehabilitation