Audiology - Unit 2 Test

Which of the following is the function of the spinal ganglion?

• change sound waves to nerve impulses

• send sound waves to the brain via the auditory nerve

• send a representation of sound from the cochlea to the brain

• send a representation of waves from the brain to the cochlea

The lateral lamiscus is the major pathway for the transmission of impulses from the lower brainstem.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the organ of hearing?

• Basilar membrane

• Endolymph

• Ressiner's membrane

• Corti

CAPD refers to _____________________.

• auditory dysfunction

• auditory processing disorder

• autism spectrum disorder

• scala tympani

Which of the labelled the superior olive?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following structures of the higher audtory pathway mediates the the reflex activity of the tensor tympani & strapedius muscle of the middle ear?

• lateral lemniscus

• superior olive

• inferior colliculus

• auditory cortex

Hearing loss caused by otitis media is typically ___________.

• sensorineural

• conductive

• mixed

• adventitious

Myringitis refers to the ____________________.

• inflammation of the brain and spinal chord

• inflammation of the inner hair cells

• inflammation of the tympanic membrane

• inflammation of the basilar membrane

The tympanic membrane will function most effectively when the pressure in the outer ear and middle ear are equal.

• True

• False

The foot of the stapes is found in the ___________.

• oval window

• round window

• malleus

• ventricular canal