Question

question 22
what is an inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord?
hypochondriasis
encephalocele
encephalitis
meningitis

question 23
the medical term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is:
audiologist
otologist
audiology
otorhinolaryngologist

question 24
a specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an:
optician
otologist
otorhinolaryngologist
audiologist

Explanation:

• For Question 22: Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges (membranes covering the brain and spinal - cord). Hypochondriasis is a mental disorder related to excessive worry about having a serious illness. Encephalocele is a birth defect where a part of the brain protrudes through an opening in the skull. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.
• For Question 23: An otorhinolaryngologist is a specialist who studies and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. An audiologist focuses on hearing and balance disorders. An otologist mainly focuses on the ear. Audiology is the study of hearing and balance.
• For Question 24: An audiologist specializes in the study of hearing. An optician deals with eyewear. An otologist focuses on the ear but not specifically just hearing. An otorhinolaryngologist deals with ear, nose, and throat as a whole.

Answer:

Question 22: D. Meningitis
Question 23: D. Otorhinolaryngologist
Question 24: D. Audiologist