Title: 1.2 Essay Questions Assignment
Course: 14SP-HIS-125-GWA1-HEARING & AUDITORY DISORDERS > Section: Dropbox

In Assignment 1.2, I have provided 5 Essay Questions to you, and I would like you to select 3 of the 5 questions to be completed by you.  I would like to see a paragraph or two for each question,  and your assignment is due not later than Sunday, 1/19 at 11:59 p.m. in the Dropbox titled 1.2 Essay Assignment.

1. What three factors are combined to create the total impedance of a certain structure of mechanism, ie the middle ear.

2. What two conditions must be obtained for normal or effective middle ear function?  What types of modifications are done to improve function?

3. Describe to me the differences between inner and outer hair cells in the cochlea?  Physical and acoustical characteristics and how do they differ?

4.  Describe to me the 5 "cardinal signs" of ear pathology as it relates to the otologic history.  How do the audiologist and the otologist contribute to this process?

5. Tell me about cerumen.  Characteristics, function and problems associated with it.