Patho quiz 6- part 2

sensory organ for body equilibrium

inflammation of the middle ear

inflammation of the respiratory mucosa and ocular conjunctiva secondary to environmental antigens

employ fiber-optic technology to access the curved nasopharyngeal passages

devices that generate auditory stimuli

improper contact between the upper and lower teeth

bacteria adhered to the tooth surface in the form of a tenacious, nonvisible mass

profuse nasal discharge

detects carbohydrate produced by strep and not by other organisms

laryngeal spasm characterized by a loud, high-pitched inspiratory sound

allergen infection immunotherapy is useful if the specific allergic trigger can be identified

• mass of keratinizied tissue within the middle ear
• caused by chronic low-grade otitis media

cochlea and/or auditory nerves are damaged

external or middle ear are damaged

causes painful swelling of the parotid gland