A Person Able to Hear Only High-Frequency Sounds Would Probably

question 26

Multiple Choice

A person able to hear only high-frequency sounds would probably have which of the following structural problems in the ear?

• A)The tympanum is damaged because of chronic ear infections.
• B)The basilar membrane is stiffened along its entire length.
• C)The ear ossicles are abnormally thickened.
• D)The otoliths are unable to press on the hairs protruding into the gel in the inner ear.
• E)The utricle is damaged.

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