Wednesday, October 9, 2013

10/9/2013

10/9/2013

Answers:
The apex of the cochlea as a --- mass, a --- stiffness and oscillates at a --- frequency.
A) high, high, low 
B) high, low, high 
C)high, high, high 
D) low, high, high 
E) low, low, high

-Base of cochlea = high frequency = lower mass, high stiffness
-Apex of cochlea = low frequency = higher mass, lower stiffness.

What structure provides energy for the cochlea?

The Stria Vascularis, provides energy by pumping K+ from perilymph to endolymph creating a chemical gradient.

MC Questions:
All of the following are major causes of SNHL except?
A) Meniere's
B) Acoustic Trauma
C) Presbycusis
D) Osteomas
E) Ototoxicity
F) Noise Exposure

Free Response Question:
What is the most common treatment for SNHL?


Quick Facts:

Neonatal Hearing Impairment
-Risk factors include: BW<1500gm, congenital craniofacial anomalies, in utero infections, hyperbilirubinemia requiring transfusion, Apgar less than 5 / 7, mechanical ventilation longer than 5 days, head trauma, exposure to ototoxic agents.

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