Abnormalities with the Mechanical System That Carries Sound Waves to the Cochlea

question 87

Multiple Choice

Abnormalities with the mechanical system that carries sound waves to the cochlea cause ____ hearing loss.

• A) congenital
• B) conduction
• C) sensorineural
• D) pinna

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