Risk Factors
This is the most significant risk factor for hearing loss and prevention
Loud noises
Auditory
A medical device which is used to look into the ears
otoscope or auriscope
What sound does a cat make?
MEOOWWWWWWWWWWWW
Hearing loss is very common
True
Temporary hearing loss can be caused by a build up of ________
ear wax
The two main functions of the ear are
hearing and balance
These are used to help channel and amplify sound to your ear
Hearing Aids
These insects have their hearing organs in the knees
Crickets
There are many different types of hearing loss
True
Sudden changes in _________ can lead to a ruptured eardrum
example (flying, scuba diving)
Pressure
The ear is made up of three different sections that work together to collect sounds and send them to the brain
the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
When your doctor asks you to cover one ear at a time to see how well you hear words spoken at various volumes this is called
The Whisper Test
This animal makes the loudest noise
Whale
Exposure to sun can cause hearing loss
False
A rare inner ear disorder that causes episodes of vertigo is
Meniere's Disease
A sudden internal or external spinning sensation, often triggered by moving your head too quickly.
Vertigo
An external microphone and speech processer that you generally wear behind your ear
Hint: requires surgery
Cochlear Implant
These animals have been named as having the best hearing in the world
Moth
Some types of hearing loss can be reversed with surgery
True
This passing on of physical or mental characteristics of your genetics
Heredity
The hearing of sound when no external sound is present
Tinnitus
This instrument is used to check vibration sense as part of a medical examination
Tuning fork
This animal does not make a sound
Giraffe
All elders have some type of hearing loss
False