You have been infected by a virus that led to an inflammation of your cochlea and the destruction of inner ear hair cells. This situation would result in _____________________. Sensorineural hearing impairment Increased movement of stereocilia towards the kinocilium Central hearing impairment Conductive hearing impairment Loss of endolymph in the cochlear duct Please consider providing a detailed and elaborate explanation

What is the treatments available for the patient with detached retina.

Label the following structures of the ear:

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss Sequaelae of pneumococcal meningitis POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss Sequaelae of pneumococcal meningitis NAME OF PROCEDURE: Bilateral cochlear implantation with Advanced Bionics HiRes 90K multi-channel device INTRAOPERATIVE FINDINGS: Normal mastoid anatomy bilaterally with facial nerve present along anticipated course and round windows were calcified bilaterally. INDICATIONS: The patient is a 9-month-old male who was previously hospitalized with pneumococcal meningitis three months ago. Subsequent auditory brainstem response testing on multiple occasions revealed bilateral severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss, with normal middle ear functioning. Hearing aid trials were without significant benefit. After a discussion of the risks, benefits and alternatives, the patient was consented to for insertion of an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant device.

Discuss the somewhat surprising outcome of research on hearing loss in urban versus rural environments, and the physiological explanation behind it. Please include references.

Briefly explain the Endochochlear potential? (Note: Please give an answer using simple words and simple sentences so that I can easily understand it and prepare it for the exam please)

Wayne is a 75-year-old retired teacher who comes to the physician’s office feeling quite upset. He tells Rebecca, the licensed practical nurse, that he does not know what is happening to him. When people speak to him their speech seems garbled, and lately he is having difficulty reading. After an examination, the physician tells him he has a conductive hearing loss because of accumulated cerumen. Describe other causes of conductive hearing loss.

Why should children with hearing aids utilize FM technology?

Label and state the functions of the parts of the ear.

Maddie’s physician explains that there are different types of hearing loss. Damage to which of the following structures would cause sensorineural hearing loss?     Incus     Tympanic membrane     Cochlea     Malleus