Explain the Significance of the Constitutional Amendments Enacted in the Five

question 107

Essay

Explain the significance of the constitutional amendments enacted in the five years following the end of the Civil War.

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Definitions:

Ototoxicity

The property of being toxic to the ear, specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system, leading to hearing loss or imbalance.

Tympanic Membrane

The thin layer of tissue that separates the outer ear from the middle ear, commonly referred to as the eardrum.

Cerumen

The scientific term for earwax, a substance produced in the ear canal that protects and lubricates the ears.

Xerostomia

A medical term for dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.