Question

what separates the outer and middle ear?
a) tympanic membrane
b) organ of corti
c) auricle
d) auditory canal
question 7 (2 points) saved
what type of hearing loss results when the ear is blocked by ear wax?
a) mixed hearing loss
b) sensorineural damage

Explanation:

The tympanic membrane, also known as the eardrum, is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. When ear - wax blocks the ear canal, it causes conductive hearing loss as it impedes the conduction of sound waves from the outer ear to the middle ear.

Answer:

For the first question: A. Tympanic membrane
For the second question: Conductive hearing loss (not provided as an option in the given text but the correct answer based on knowledge. If we assume the options are a) Mixed hearing loss, b) Sensorineural damage, and we need to choose from them, the answer is neither as they are incorrect for ear - wax blockage, but if we had a correct option for conductive hearing loss among them, that would be the answer)