What Are the Differences Between Conductive Deafness and Sensorineural Deafness

question 14

Multiple Choice

What are the differences between conductive deafness and sensorineural deafness?

• A)No differences exist;they are two names for the same pathologic condition.
• B)Acoustic trauma,ototoxic drugs,or disease cause conduction deafness;excessive wax in the outer ear or otitis media cause sensorineural deafness.
• C)Conduction deafness involves the outer or middle ear;sensorineural deafness involves the receptor cells and/or cochlear nerve.
• D)Conduction deafness involves the cochlear nerve;sensorineural deafness involves the outer or middle ear.

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