A Person Able to Hear Only Low-Frequency Sounds Would Probably

question 33

Multiple Choice

A person able to hear only low-frequency sounds would probably have which of the following structural problems in the ear?

• A) The tympanum is damaged because of chronic ear infections.
• B) The basilar membrane is stiffened along its entire length.
• C) The ear ossicles are abnormally thickened.
• D) There is a loss of hair cell function in the area closest to the oval window.

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