Regarding Hearing Loss, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 667

Multiple Choice

Regarding hearing loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Conductive hearing loss can be overcome with a hearing aid, which makes sounds louder and clearer.
• B)Noise-induced hearing loss is a type of conductive loss.
• C)By the time one is 65 years old, more than 40 percent of auditory hair cells will be gone.
• D)Daily exposure to 85 decibels or more may cause permanent hearing loss.

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