A Ringing Sound in the Ear Is Called

question 26

Multiple Choice

A ringing sound in the ear is called:

• A) vertigo.
• B) tinnitus.
• C) presbycusis.
• D) tympanitis.

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Definitions:

Kidneys

Vital organs in the urinary system responsible for filtering waste from the blood, regulating electrolyte balance, and maintaining fluid balance.

Catecholamines

A class of chemicals containing epinephrine and norepinephrine.

Epinephrine

A chemical manufactured by the adrenal medulla that accounts for much of the hormone production of the adrenal glands; sometimes called adrenaline.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.