The Structural Change with Aging That Is Most Associated with Hearing

question 31

Multiple Choice

The structural change with aging that is most associated with hearing loss takes place in:

• A) the pinna.
• B) the cochlea.
• C) the stapes.
• D) the middle ear.

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