ILOs:

• Define and describe temperature homeostasis.
• Define fever and outline its mechanism.
• Describe the anatomy of the ear and the physiology of hearing.
• Describe the clinical features of middle ear infection.
• Explain how hearing is reduced in otitis media.
• Explain how paracetamol is thought to work as an antipyretic and when its use is indicated.

• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the ear
• List the common signs, symptoms and causes of a middle ear infection (otitis media)
• Outline the possible complications of middle ear infections
• List treatments for ear infections and discuss the mechanism of action of paracetamol
• Describe how temperature is regulated and how this is altered during a fever

PBL 11 - Special Senses.pdf