What Happens to the Eardrum and Other Structures of the Inner

question 103

Multiple Choice

What happens to the eardrum and other structures of the inner ear during middle adulthood? They become ____.

• A)less flexible and more sensitive to sound
• B)less flexible and less sensitive to sound
• C)more flexible and less sensitive to sound
• D)basically unchanged during this time

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