Deafness caused by blockage of the ________ can be treated using ...

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Deafness caused by blockage of the ________ can be treated using ________.
 
  A) oval window; cochlear implants
  B) round window; the fenestration surgical procedure
  C) pinna; the fenestration surgical procedure
  D) middle ear; high doses of penicillin
  E) scala media; cochlear implants

Question 2

Sound waves induce movements of the hair cells of the organ of Corti via
 
  A) movement of the basilar membrane relative to the tectorial membrane.
  B) movement of the scala tympani.
  C) movement of the malleus against the round window.
  D) movement of the stapes against the round window.
  E) contraction of the muscle fibers within the middle ear.

[Toya9913]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Rationale: Deafness caused by blockage of the round window can be treated using the fenestration surgical procedure.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

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