Hearing and Balance

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to hearing and balance as discussed in the lecture notes.

The sensation of sound is known as __.

Hearing

Sound waves create __ that are interpreted in terms of pitch, loudness, and location.

Pressure waves

The human hearing range is typically to cycles per second.

30 to 20,000

The __ membrane separates the outer ear from the middle ear.

Tympanic

The three smallest bones in the body, known as __, are located in the middle ear.

Ossicles

The __ canal senses movement and helps maintain balance.

Semicircular

The __ is the area of the inner ear that contains the auditory area.

Cochlea

The __ in the cochlea changes sound waves into nerve signals.

Organ of Corti

The auditory pathway carries signals from the cochlea to the __.

CNS (Central Nervous System)

__ is a hearing impairment caused by damage to hair cells in the inner ear.

Sensorineural hearing loss

Tinnitus is often described as a __ sound that may be caused by damage to the auditory system.

Ringing

A __ is a device that amplifies sound, often used by individuals with hearing impairment.

Hearing aid

The vestibular system helps identify __ and movements of the head in relation to gravity.

Position

The semicircular canals help detect __ acceleration.

Rotational

BPPV stands for __, a condition caused by particles in the semicircular canals.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Meniere’s disease is characterized by symptoms such as vertigo, nausea, and __ loss.

Hearing

The __ reflex adjusts head position in response to rotation.

Vestibuloocular