Which Statement Is True About Age-Related Hearing Loss

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about age-related hearing loss?

• A) African tribal peoples display little age-related hearing loss.
• B) Women's hearing declines earlier and more rapidly than men's.
• C) The first sign of hearing loss is a sharp loss at low frequencies.
• D) Few middle-aged adults with hearing difficulties benefit from hearing aids.

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Definitions:

Antigen

A substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.

Artificially Acquired Passive

Refers to immunity obtained by the introduction of antibodies from another person or animal, typically through injection.

Injection

A method of delivering drugs or other substances into the body using a needle and syringe.

Antibody

A protein produced by the body's immune system that recognizes and helps fight infections and other foreign substances in the body.