Imagine assessing a patient who has developed acquired centr…
Imagine assessing a patient who has developed acquired central deafness following a severe head injury. Despite having intact outer and middle ear function, the patient struggles to understand speech and respond to auditory cues. 1) Briefly explain the concept of acquired central deafness. 2) What structures or pathways in auditory system might be affected? 3) What diagnostic test is most likely to show abnormal results for this patient?