Question

1. what does the medical term opistho/tonos mean?

○ tension that flexes
○ tension that supports
○ tension that bends head backward
○ tension that bends

1. ______ studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat.

○ audiologist
○ otologist
○ audiology
○ otorhinolaryngologist

Explanation:

Question 9

To determine the meaning of "opistho/tonos", we analyze the word parts. "Opistho-" means "backward" or "posterior", and "tonos" relates to tension. So the term refers to tension that bends the head backward.

• An Audiologist focuses on hearing and balance disorders.
• An Otologist specializes in ear disorders.
• Audiology is the study of hearing, not a practitioner.
• An Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT doctor) studies and treats ear, nose, and throat diseases.

Answer:

tension that bends head backward

Question 10