Auditory System Disorders Quiz
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Which of the following is not a disorder of the hearing mechanism?

  • Hypoacusis
  • Hyperacusis
  • Presbyacusis
  • Aphasia (correct)
  • What is the main function of the pinna in humans?

  • To regulate the volume of sound entering the ear
  • To detect the direction of sound
  • To collect sound waves and channel them inward (correct)
  • To amplify sound waves
  • Which part of the ear is responsible for interpreting the meaning of sounds, even though the person can hear and repeat them?

  • Auditory association cortex (Wernicke's area) (correct)
  • Cochlea
  • Middle ear
  • External ear
  • What is the difference between conductive deafness and sensorineural deafness?

    <p>Conductive deafness is caused by problems in the external and middle ear, while sensorineural deafness is caused by problems in the inner ear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the hearing system?

    <p>Vestibular apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the tragus in the external ear?

    <p>To protect the opening of the auditory canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fluid present in the membranous labyrinth called?

    <p>Endolymph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cochlea?

    <p>To transduce sound energy into action potentials in the cochlear nerve fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of perilymph?

    <p>Similar to cerebrospinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many turns does the bony cochlea make around the modiolus in humans?

    <p>2 3/4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure connects the basilar membrane to the modiolus?

    <p>Spiral lamina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the bony cochlea and the membranous cochlea (cochlear duct)?

    <p>The bony cochlea houses the membranous cochlea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>To promote adjustments during exercise and respond to threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical response of the parasympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Increased blood pressure and heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>To control the activity of involuntary muscles and secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the parasympathetic nervous system respond when a person relaxes after a meal?

    <p>Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rates decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

    <p>They have completely opposite functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the autonomic nervous system contribute to thermoregulation?

    <p>It decreases blood flow to the skin and increases sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key principle in Ayurveda regarding treatment?

    <p>Treatment should be tailored to the individual's unique constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main doshas in Ayurveda?

    <p>Vata, Pitta, and Kapha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor that determines a person's unique prakriti (constitution) in Ayurveda?

    <p>Multiple factors like genetics, nutrition, environment, activities, mental and emotional factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key goal of Ayurvedic treatment?

    <p>To eliminate the root cause of the imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding a patient's constitution (prakriti) in Ayurvedic treatment?

    <p>It enables the practitioner to tailor the treatment to the individual's unique needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important not to translate the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) directly into 'wind, bile, and phlegm' respectively?

    <p>Because the doshas are not physical entities but abstract humors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of activity was observed in rats when exposed to relaxant music?

    <p>Elevated parasympathetic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain was found to be involved in the physiological response to music?

    <p>Auditory cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of entrainment in the context of music and physiology?

    <p>Two objects vibrating at similar frequencies tend to vibrate at the same frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does stress affect heart rate and blood pressure?

    <p>Stress increases both heart rate and blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological responses were observed when listening to music?

    <p>Decrease in heart rate and blood pressure, and decrease in stress hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of vibrations are musical stimuli and physiological processes composed of?

    <p>Regular, periodic oscillations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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