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What is the most common somatosound associated with objective tinnitus?
What is the most common somatosound associated with objective tinnitus?
- Ringing in the ears
- Roaring in the ears
- Buzzing in the ears
- Pulsatile tinnitus (correct)
Which type of tinnitus is not associated with an identifiable sound source?
Which type of tinnitus is not associated with an identifiable sound source?
- Subjective tinnitus (correct)
- Prolonged spontaneous tinnitus
- Neurophysiologic tinnitus
- Objective tinnitus
What duration of time qualifies as tinnitus according to the provided definition?
What duration of time qualifies as tinnitus according to the provided definition?
- 3 months (correct)
- 12 months
- 1 year
- 5 minutes
Where can the origin of pulsatile tinnitus exist in the body?
Where can the origin of pulsatile tinnitus exist in the body?
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What is the key mechanism underlying the generation of pulsatile tinnitus?
What is the key mechanism underlying the generation of pulsatile tinnitus?
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What is the most likely cause of pulsatile tinnitus synchronous with the heartbeat?
What is the most likely cause of pulsatile tinnitus synchronous with the heartbeat?
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Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for tinnitus?
Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for tinnitus?
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What is the concept of de-afferentation related to?
What is the concept of de-afferentation related to?
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What is the main cause of subjective tinnitus according to the text?
What is the main cause of subjective tinnitus according to the text?
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What does ephaptic transmission promote according to the text?
What does ephaptic transmission promote according to the text?
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