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Biomedical Instrumentation Practice Test: Audiometry — Flashcards

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Audiometry is a branch of audiology that measures hearing acuity. It involves tests that assess the function of the hearing mechanism, including:
Mechanical sound transmission
Neural sound transmission
Speech discrimination ability 

Audiometry is an important tool for assessing hearing thresholds in patients with hearing loss. An audiogram can visually display a patient's hearing loss type and degree. 
 

Topis include: Hearing Mechanism, Hearing Measurement.

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The tympanic membrane separates the ear canal from the _____________
middle ear cavity
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