Understanding Hearing Loss

What percentage of people in the US experience some form of hearing loss?

• 10%

• 40%

• 20%

• 30%

Which part of the ear is responsible for picking up sound waves from the air?

• Middle ear

• Inner ear

• Outer ear

• Cochlea

What is the role of the cochlea in the hearing process?

• It amplifies sound waves.

• It transmits sound to the outer ear.

• It converts sound into electronic signals.

• It vibrates the eardrum.

Which type of hearing loss is usually temporary and affects the outer or middle ear?

• Cochlear hearing loss

• Sensorineural hearing loss

• Conductive hearing loss

• Central hearing loss

What device might be used for someone who cannot hear even with a hearing aid?

• Ear trumpet

• Cochlear implant

• Hearing amplifier

• Sound enhancer