Ear Anatomy
What is #7 on the ear diagram?
Cochlea
Hammer; First of the three auditory ossicles of the middle ear.
is Malleus
What are the 2 types of BTE Hearing Aids?
Closed and Open Fit
What is the decibel level for Light Rain?
40
Do we have hair cells in the ear?
Yes
What is #2 on the ear diagram?
Incus
Located just below the oval window
Round Window
How often do you replace the tube and tip on a BTE Hearing Aid?
Every 3 months
What is the decibel level for a Live Rock Band?
130
What are noise cancellation Headphones?
Headphones that block outside noise
What is another name for eardrum?
Tympanic Membrane
Provide the term for this definition: the faculty of perceiving sounds.
Hearing
How long is the battery life for an BTE Hearing Aid?
7-10 Days
What is the decibel level for Riveter?
115
Provide the term for this definition: Is when your ability to hear is reduced and makes it more difficult for you to hear speech and other sounds.
Hearing Loss
What is #6 on the ear diagram?
Semi- Circular Canals
The stirr-shaped ossicles that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea.
Stapes
Is ITE larger or smaller than ITC
Larger
What is the decibel level for Fighter Jet Launch?
150
What is tinnitis?
Ringing in the ear, cause of hearing loss
What is #11 on the ear diagram?
Vestibular Branch
Responible for hearing
Cochlear Branch
List the 4 different types of Hearing Aids
BTE (Behind the Ear)
ITE (In the Ear)
ITC (In the Canal)
CIC (Completely in the Canal)
What is the decibel level for Healthy Normal Hearing Threshold?
0
What is the size of the eardrum?
Size of a dime