10 Questions
What is the most common somatosound associated with objective tinnitus?
Pulsatile tinnitus
Which type of tinnitus is not associated with an identifiable sound source?
Subjective tinnitus
What duration of time qualifies as tinnitus according to the provided definition?
3 months
Where can the origin of pulsatile tinnitus exist in the body?
Cochlear and auditory cortex
What is the key mechanism underlying the generation of pulsatile tinnitus?
Normal hearing organ hearing an abnormal sound
What is the most likely cause of pulsatile tinnitus synchronous with the heartbeat?
Arterial causes
Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for tinnitus?
Visual impairment
What is the concept of de-afferentation related to?
Loss of input from nerve fibres
What is the main cause of subjective tinnitus according to the text?
Abnormal neural activity in the nervous system
What does ephaptic transmission promote according to the text?
Temporal coherent firing of many nerve fibres
This quiz focuses on the definition of tinnitus, including various descriptions and criteria for its identification. Test your understanding of the prolonged spontaneous tinnitus and its duration, along with the characteristics associated with ringing, roaring, or buzzing in the ears.
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