Auditory System Disorders Quiz

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?

Conductive deafness is caused by problems in the external and middle ear, while sensorineural deafness is caused by problems in the inner ear. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Vestibular apparatus (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect the opening of the auditory canal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fluid present in the membranous labyrinth called?

Endolymph (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cochlea?

To transduce sound energy into action potentials in the cochlear nerve fiber (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of perilymph?

Similar to cerebrospinal fluid (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

2 3/4 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What structure connects the basilar membrane to the modiolus?

Spiral lamina (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The bony cochlea houses the membranous cochlea (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To promote adjustments during exercise and respond to threats (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased blood pressure and heart rate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

To control the activity of involuntary muscles and secretions (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rates decrease (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

They have completely opposite functions (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the autonomic nervous system contribute to thermoregulation?

It decreases blood flow to the skin and increases sweating (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle in Ayurveda regarding treatment?

Treatment should be tailored to the individual's unique constitution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main doshas in Ayurveda?

Vata, Pitta, and Kapha (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Multiple factors like genetics, nutrition, environment, activities, mental and emotional factors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key goal of Ayurvedic treatment?

To eliminate the root cause of the imbalance (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It enables the practitioner to tailor the treatment to the individual's unique needs (C) 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?

Because the doshas are not physical entities but abstract humors (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Elevated parasympathetic activity (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Auditory cortex (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Two objects vibrating at similar frequencies tend to vibrate at the same frequency (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does stress affect heart rate and blood pressure?

Stress increases both heart rate and blood pressure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What physiological responses were observed when listening to music?

Decrease in heart rate and blood pressure, and decrease in stress hormones (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Regular, periodic oscillations (A) Signup and view all the answers