Damage to the Part of the Cochlea That Sends Information

question 207

Multiple Choice

Damage to the part of the cochlea that sends information about high frequency sounds to the primary auditory cortex could result in:

• A) hearing loss in the opposite ear.
• B) inability to hear loud sounds.
• C) tinnitus.
• D) complete hearing loss.

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