Inflammation of the Middle Ear Caused by an Infection Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

Inflammation of the middle ear caused by an infection is called

• A) serous OM.
• B) Ménière's disease.
• C) suppurative OM.
• D) otosclerosis.

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Definitions:

Membranous Labyrinth

Membranous structure within the inner ear consisting of the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.

Bony Labyrinth

An elaborate network of pathways and spaces located in the temporal bone of the skull, containing the inner ear's hearing and balance mechanisms.

Ossicles

Small bones, particularly referring to the three bones found in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, crucial for hearing.

Membranous Labyrinth

An intricate structure within the inner ear containing fluid-filled tubes and sacs, essential for hearing and balance.