Which of the Following Is an Environmental Cause for Decreased

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an environmental cause for decreased auditory acuity during middle adulthood?

• A)The eardrum and other structures in the inner ear become less flexible.
• B)In the brain, the auditory cortex becomes less efficient in processing information from the inner ear.
• C)The cilia in the inner ear begin to thin, making it more difficult to hear.
• D)Having worked in a factory or at a job with exposure to chronically loud noises can contribute to hearing loss.

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