Which of the Following Is Not a Cause of Sudden

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a cause of sudden sensorineural hearing loss?

• A)bacterial infection
• B)viral infection
• C)rupture of inner ear membrane
• D)medications

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Definitions:

Rate Determining

Describes the slowest step in a chemical reaction that determines the overall rate at which the reaction proceeds.

Sigma Complex

An intermediate structure in a chemical reaction where a sigma bond is formed between the electrophile and the nucleophile.

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

A reaction where an aromatic ring undergoes substitution by an electrophile, retaining the aromaticity of the compound.

Nitration

A chemical reaction that introduces a nitro group (NO2) into an organic compound, usually involving the substitution of an H atom, often used to synthesize explosives or other nitro compounds.