Conductive Deafness Is to ____ as Nerve Deafness Is to ____

question 94

Multiple Choice

Conductive deafness is to ____ as nerve deafness is to ____.

• A) the inner ear; the middle ear
• B) the middle ear; the inner ear
• C) disease; exposure to loud noises
• D) age; disease

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Definitions:

Brain Stem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and sleep cycles.

Automatic Functions

Bodily processes or actions that occur without conscious thought, such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

Brain Stem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Base of the Skull

The inferior portion of the skull upon which the brain rests, consisting of several bones that include the occipital, sphenoid, and parts of the temporal bones.