Health and Social Care Unit 4 - Sensory System - Ear Malfunctions 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareEar MalfunctionsBTEC NationalAQA Created by: Lauren IvankoCreated on: 26-06-20 10:19 What is the main Ear Malfunction? Deafness 1 of 8 When can Deafness occur? Give 2 examples Born with it or Suddenly due to illness 2 of 8 What is Conductive Deafness? This is when sounds are unable to pass from the outer ear to the inner ear 3 of 8 What can Conductive deafness be caused by? Usually a blockage or a perforated ear drum 4 of 8 What are the causes of Sensorineural deafness? This is caused by damage of the sensitive hair cells of the organ of corti in the inner ear or damage to the auditory nerve 5 of 8 What are 2 treatments used for deafness? Hearing Aid or a Cochlea implant 6 of 8 What is a Hearing Aid? Wearable electronic devices which enable sound waves to be converted into electronic digital signal 7 of 8 What is a Cochlea Implant? This is a surgically implanted device that allows hearing or an increase in amplified sounds 8 of 8
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