Hearing and the Structure of the Ear Answers

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Which of the following statements about the debate over cochlear implants is true? A. Many in the deaf community view deafness as a disability that should be treated or cured. B. Supporters of the cochlear implants believe that this technology will devalue people who are deaf. C. Many opponents of the cochlear implants view deafness as a cultural identity of which to be proud. D. Many supporters believe that cochlear implants lead children to have a poor self-image. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

It is a common myth that long-term exposure to loud music can damage the ears.

Cochlear implants are surgically implanted electronic devices that send __________. A.electronic signals to the auditory nerve for processingB.sound vibrations to the cochlea for transduction C.sound vibrations to the ossicles in the middle earD.electronic signals about sound waves to the brain

The __________ sends sound vibrations to the inner ear. A.malleus B.stapes C.incus D.tympanum

A common problem in children that can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss depending on its severity is __________, or ear infection. A.otitis media B.sensorineural hearing loss C.Ménière’s diseaseD.conductive hearing loss

A hearing aid is an electronic device that __________ sound waves. A.converts B.minimizesC.blocks D.amplifies

The ear’s neural tissue lies on the __________, which forms the floor of the cochlea. A.ossicleB.auditory canalC.basilar membraneD.auditory nerve

The ossicles are the three smallest bones in the human body.

__________ refers to the distinctive character of a sound, or the quality that allows one to distinguish it from other sounds of similar pitch and loudness. A.AmplitudeB.TimbreC.FrequencyD.Purity