Author Question: A sensation of objects spinning around a person is: A) tinnitus. B) tympanitis. C) vertigo. D) ... (Read 129 times)

imowrer

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 514
A sensation of objects spinning around a person is:
 
  A) tinnitus.
  B) tympanitis.
  C) vertigo.
  D) otitis.

Question 2

A cochlear implant has all of the following parts except:
 
  A) a microphone.
  B) a speech processor.
  C) otalgia translator.
  D) a group of electrodes.



Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Tinnitus is ringing in the ears.
B) Tympanitis is inflammation of the eardrum.
C) Correct.
D) Otitis is a generic term for inflammation of the ear.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) The cochlear implant includes a microphone to pick up sounds from the environment.
B) The cochlear implant includes a speech processor which selects and arranges sounds picked up by the microphone.
C) Correct.
D) The cochlear implant includes a group of electrodes that collects the impulses from the stimulator and sends them to different regions of the auditory nerve.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library