Regarding Hearing Loss,which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 238

Multiple Choice

Regarding hearing loss,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Sensorineural hearing loss can be overcome with a hearing aid, which makes sounds louder and clearer.
• B) The hair cells are as thin as a cobweb and are very fragile.
• C) By the time one is 65 years old, more than 40 percent of auditory hair cells will be gone.
• D) Brief exposure to 150 decibels may cause permanent hearing loss.

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