In Most Cases, Tinnitus Is Caused by Irritation or Damage

question 44

Multiple Choice

In most cases, tinnitus is caused by irritation or damage to the ________.

• A) hair cells in the inner ear
• B) bones of the middle ear
• C) auditory nerve
• D) oval window

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