Conductive Hearing Loss Can Occur as a Result of __________

question 10

Multiple Choice

Conductive hearing loss can occur as a result of __________.

• A) a torn tympanic membrane
• B) a tumor in the brain
• C) damage to the cochlear hair cells
• D) damage to the acoustic nerve

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Definitions:

Acidic

Describes a substance with a pH less than 7, indicating a higher concentration of hydrogen ions.

pH

A numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

Buffers

Solutions or substances that minimize changes in pH when acids or bases are added to them, maintaining stability in biological and chemical systems.

Neutralization Reaction

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form water and a salt, achieving a balanced pH.