Which of the Following Statements Regarding Hearing Is NOT True

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding hearing is NOT true?

• A)Conductive hearing loss is the result of an abnormality in the outer or middle ear.
• B)Fluid vibrations in the cochlea strike hair cells,which stimulate the nerve ending.
• C)Sensorineural hearing loss is the result of damage to the inner ear or cochlear nerve.
• D)The ossicles conduct vibrations across the inner ear.

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Definitions:

Trichromatic Theory

A theory of color vision that suggests the human eye has three types of receptors with differing sensitivities to different light wavelengths, typically referred to as blue, green, and red receptors.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in the body that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response.

Genetic Causes

Refers to health conditions or physical traits that are influenced or determined by an individual's genes.

Color Deficiencies

Impaired ability to see colors and differentiate between certain shades, commonly known as color blindness.