Which of These Is Most Vulnerable to Irreversible Damage Caused

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of these is most vulnerable to irreversible damage caused by a very loud noise?

• A)the ossicles
• B)cochlear hair cells
• C)the tympanic membrane
• D)fibers of the cochlear nerve
• E)the tectorial membrane

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