An Inflammation of the Middle Ear That Is of Sudden

question 33

Multiple Choice

An inflammation of the middle ear that is of sudden onset is known as:

• A)otitis externa.
• B)tympanitis.
• C)acute otitis media.
• D)bilateral otitis.
• E)chronic tinnitus.

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Definitions:

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals for visual recognition by the brain.

Neural Pathway

A series of connected neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the brain or between the brain and the rest of the nervous system.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to a high concentration of cones.

Phonemic Distinctions

The ability to recognize and differentiate between distinct phonemes, which are the smallest units of sound that can change the meaning of a word.