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APUS57

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on: Jun 26, 2018
Which procedure is done to remove fluids from the inner ear?
 
  A) otoplasty
  B) stapedectomy
  C) myringotomy
  D) tympanectomy

Question 2

Which portion of the ear transforms sound vibrations to nerve impulses?
 
  A) cochlea
  B) tympanic membrane
  C) auditory fluids
  D) semicircular canals


Chou

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Otoplasty is a surgical repair of the ear.
B) Stapedectomy is removal of the stapes bone.
C) Correct.
D) Tympanectomy is removal of the eardrum.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The tympanic membrane transfers sound waves to the ossicles.
C) Pressure waves in the auditory fluids cause the vibration of the hair cells of the organ of Corti.
D) The semicircular canals do not deal with sound waves.


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