Many Older People Have Hearing Problems Despite Good Hearing Aids

question 39

Multiple Choice

Many older people have hearing problems despite good hearing aids.What is one reason?​

• A)They have trouble holding their heads in the best position for hearing.
• B)​They become too nervous and pessimistic about their hearing.
• C)​They often become drowsy while trying to listen.
• D)​They have trouble filtering out the irrelevant sounds.

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Definitions:

Programmed Cell Death

A regulated process by which cells intentionally die, playing a crucial role in organism development and health.

Apoptosis

Apoptosis is a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, crucial for development and maintaining the health of the body by eliminating old, unnecessary, or damaged cells.

Meiosis I

The first division in meiosis where a single cell divides into two cells containing half the original chromosome number, leading to genetic diversity.

Fertilization

The union of male and female gametes (sperm and egg) to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.