Question

infection of the large process on the temporal bone would be called

○ encephalitis.

○ meningitis.

○ tinnitus.

○ mastoiditis.

○ petrositis.

Explanation:

Encephalitis is an infection of the brain. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges. Tinnitus is a ringing - in - the - ears sensation, not an infection of a bone process. The mastoid process is the large process on the temporal bone, and its infection is called mastoiditis. Petrositis is an infection of the petrous part of the temporal bone.

Answer:

D. mastoiditis