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After Repeated Exposure to Loud Sounds, People May Develop a Permanent

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After repeated exposure to loud sounds, people may develop a permanent form of deafness called _______ deafness.


Definitions:

Sleep

Periodic, natural loss of consciousness—as distinct from unconsciousness resulting from a coma, general anesthesia, or hibernation.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain essential for the reward system, motivation, pleasure, and motor function.

ACh

Short for Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays key roles in the function of muscles, learning, and memory.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain involved in regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing, through the secretion of hormones.

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