Hearing plays a vital role in a person’s social and emotional development. Audiometry helps detect early signs of hearing loss so that treatment can be initiated and the health effects of hearing loss can be minimized.

The ear is responsible for hearing - one of the five important senses for humans. The structure of the ear is quite complex along with the process of operation that helps transmit waves to the brain. Let's answer some of the questions below to explore the details of the auditory organ. Choose the best answer for the following 14 questions to assess the level of understanding of the ear's hearing.

Hearing is a part of us from birth, but not everyone understands sound, how the auditory system works, and the causes of hearing loss.

Damage to any part of the ear can lead to hearing loss. Loud sounds often damage the inner ear (cochlea). Damage can result from a single exposure to extremely loud sounds or from long-term exposure to loud sounds. Noise damages the cells and membranes in the cochlea.

Many of us have had surprising and interesting taste experiences in different ways that enhance our senses of smell, touch, taste, sight and hearing. So how do our senses affect what we eat? Read on to learn more about the relationship between our senses and food.