An Abnormality of Hearing Is Called

question 101

Multiple Choice

An abnormality of hearing is called:

• A) anacusis.
• B) paracusis.
• C) presbycusis.
• D) nystagmus.

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Definitions:

Ventricule

A term often misspelled or used interchangeably with ventricle, which typically refers to one of the two lower chambers of the heart or a cavity in the brain that contains cerebrospinal fluid.

PR Interval

A measurement on an ECG that represents the time between the start of the atrial depolarization (P wave) and the start of the QRS complex, indicative of atrioventricular conduction.

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically more than 100 beats per minute in adults.

Jugular Vein Distention

The abnormal swelling or bulging of the jugular veins in the neck, an indicator of potential heart or circulation issues.