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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Definitions:

Thyroid Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the thyroid gland, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are crucial in regulating metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth and development.

Inhibin

Polypeptide secreted from the testes that inhibits FSH secretion.

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone, a gonadotropin involved in the regulation of reproductive processes including gametogenesis and ovarian follicle development.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that triggers ovulation and stimulates the production of sex hormones in both males and females.