Which of the Following Is an Environmental Cause for Decreased

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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 a history of working within a factory or a job that exposes a person to chronically loud noises.

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