What Is the Leading Preventable Cause of Hearing Loss in Human

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the leading preventable cause of hearing loss in human beings?

• A)ingestion of oto-toxic medications during infancy
• B)exposure to loud noises
• C)prenatal exposure to teratogens that interrupt normal hearing development
• D)penetrating or traumatic head injuries

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Definitions:

Murmur

A sound heard during a heartbeat cycle, often using a stethoscope, that can indicate normal or abnormal heart activity.

Radial Pulse

The pulse felt over the radial artery at the wrist, commonly used to measure heart rate.

Heart

A muscular organ in most animals, which pumps blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.

Rate

The speed or frequency at which an event or action occurs within a specified period.