The ear Flashcards
1
Q
frequency
A
pitch
2
Q
cerebral cortex
A
interprets meaning of sounds
3
Q
brainstem
A
identifies the location of the sound and identifies it
4
Q
peripheral
A
vibrations in the inner ear send electrical impulses to CN VIII
5
Q
mass loading
A
fluid build up in the ear
6
Q
stiffness effect
A
otosclerosis (ossicles harden)
7
Q
discontinuity
A
ossicular disruption. less common due to trauma
8
Q
ototoxicity
A
gentamycin, ASA, lasiks
9
Q
acoustic neuroma
A
benign tumor of the middle ear
10
Q
muscular sclerosis
A
younger person
11
Q
presbycusis
A
gradual degeneration of the ear due to aging
12
Q
tophi
A
small white/yellow non tender nodules, chalky material of uric acid
13
Q
sebaceous cyst
A
blocked sebaceous gland
14
Q
tinnitus
A
ringing or noise, mineres disease, hearing loss
15
Q
keloid
A
over growth of scar tissue
