As a Jackhammer Operator Who Has Experienced Prolonged Exposure to High-Amplitude

question 36

Multiple Choice

As a jackhammer operator who has experienced prolonged exposure to high-amplitude drilling,Alex is beginning to lose his hearing. It is most likely that this hearing loss results from damage to

• A)the auditory canal.
• B)hair cells.
• C)the hammer,anvil,and stirrup.
• D)the eardrum.

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