Which of the Following Is an Obstacle to Good Hearing

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an obstacle to good hearing among the elderly?

• A) Excessive amplification of higher frequencies.
• B) Increased production of ear wax, blocking the ear canals.
• C) The bones of the middle ear become less calcified and more elastic.
• D) The cochlear membranes become too flexible and are less responsive

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