By Definition, Learning Disorders ________

question 73

Multiple Choice

By definition, learning disorders ________

• A) are not due to a physical defect.
• B) reflect a developmental delay.
• C) are present before the age of 5.
• D) cannot be treated medically.

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Definitions:

Otosclerosis

A disease of the bones of the middle and inner ear leading to hearing loss when these bones grow abnormally and become fixed together.

Meniere's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear causing vertigo, hearing loss, and ringing in the ear (tinnitus), typically affecting one ear.

Ear Ossicles

Three tiny bones called the malleus, the incus, and the stapes located in the middle ear cavity. They are the smallest bones of the body.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled bony channels in the inner ear that play a critical role in maintaining balance by detecting head rotations.