A Buildup of Earwax Within the External Auditory Canal Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

A buildup of earwax within the external auditory canal is ____.

• A) cerumen impaction
• B) otitis externa
• C) otitis interna
• D) otitis media
• E) otosclerosis

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Definitions:

Carnivore

An animal that mainly feeds on other animals; a mammal belonging to order Carnivora (e.g., wolves or seals).

Photosynthetic Organisms

Organisms capable of photosynthesis, a process that converts light energy into chemical energy, sustaining the food chain.

Autotroph

An organism that synthesizes complex organic compounds from simple inorganic raw materials; also called producer or primary producer. Compare with heterotroph. See chemoautotroph and photoautotroph.

Saprotroph

A saprotroph is an organism that feeds on or derives nourishment from decaying organic matter, essential for nutrient cycling in ecosystems.