Presbycusis Is NOT Caused By

question 45

Multiple Choice

Presbycusis is NOT caused by:

• A) lifelong exposure to loud noise.
• B) an infection in the middle ear.
• C) head trauma.
• D) smoking and alcohol abuse.

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