Fluid Builds Up in the Middle Ear of Children Born

question 44

Multiple Choice

Fluid builds up in the middle ear of children born with cleft palates. This condition

• A) does not affect hearing-fluid conducts sound.
• B) distorts hearing because it makes the ossicles move more freely.
• C) dampens auditory sensations because it restricts movement of the tympanic membrane.
• D) irreparably damages the cochlea, so these children will need cochlear implants.

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