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What type of speech sounds are particularly dependent on extended high frequency (EHF) energy for recognition?
What type of speech sounds are particularly dependent on extended high frequency (EHF) energy for recognition?
- Vowels
- Consonants (correct)
- Plosives
- Nasals
What does 'EHF hearing loss' refer to?
What does 'EHF hearing loss' refer to?
- Impairment in mid-range frequencies
- Hearing loss in the extremely high frequencies (correct)
- Normal hearing in the standard frequency range
- Loss of hearing in the low frequency range
Why are older adults with EHF hearing loss worse than younger adults at determining sound elevation?
Why are older adults with EHF hearing loss worse than younger adults at determining sound elevation?
- Because of basal cochlear damage (correct)
- As a result of lower frequency impairment
- Because of impaired speech perception
- Due to damage in the middle ear
Which type of energy dominates in the standard clinical frequency range of speech?
Which type of energy dominates in the standard clinical frequency range of speech?
How does EHF hearing loss impact cochlear functioning in standard frequencies?
How does EHF hearing loss impact cochlear functioning in standard frequencies?
How is extended high frequency (EHF) hearing loss described in terms of preventability?
How is extended high frequency (EHF) hearing loss described in terms of preventability?
What is a potential connection between 'normal audiogram' and absent OAEs?
What is a potential connection between 'normal audiogram' and absent OAEs?
What is suggested as an early predictor of future hearing impairment in the standard frequencies?
What is suggested as an early predictor of future hearing impairment in the standard frequencies?
What was significantly lower for EHF-impaired adults in the 2-5 kHz region?
What was significantly lower for EHF-impaired adults in the 2-5 kHz region?
What should be done to minimize the effects of otitis media on children's hearing according to the text?
What should be done to minimize the effects of otitis media on children's hearing according to the text?
Which age group experiences the highest percentage of EHF hearing loss?
Which age group experiences the highest percentage of EHF hearing loss?
What is one of the causes of EHF hearing loss mentioned in the text?
What is one of the causes of EHF hearing loss mentioned in the text?
How is noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) typically represented in an audiogram according to the text?
How is noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) typically represented in an audiogram according to the text?
What type of diseases are mentioned as potential contributors to EHF hearing loss?
What type of diseases are mentioned as potential contributors to EHF hearing loss?
How does systemic disease affect hearing loss, as per the text?
How does systemic disease affect hearing loss, as per the text?
What is the significance of the EHF loss preceding the 'notch' at lower frequencies?
What is the significance of the EHF loss preceding the 'notch' at lower frequencies?
Why might EHF audiometry be preferred over conventional PTA for certain systemic diseases?
Why might EHF audiometry be preferred over conventional PTA for certain systemic diseases?
