The Auditory System -- A Webquest into Hearing Loss

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With completion of this WebQuest,
students should gain knowledge of:

  • the anatomy of the ear and auditory system: what composes the auditory system; what each component does; and how they are related to hearing and the hearing process
  • causes of hearing loss: different types of hearing loss (along with the term for each) and symptoms; and what causes each type of hearing loss
  • treatment options for hearing loss: what treatment(s) is(are) available for the different types of hearing loss; and what is involved in the treatment
  • what cochlear implants are: how cochlear implants help the deaf and near-deaf; and the surgical procedure involved in implanting them

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