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What type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the cochlea?

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Physics of the ear

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What type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the cochlea?.

  1. A.Conductive hearing loss
  2. B.Sensorineural hearing loss
  3. C.Mixed hearing loss
  4. D.Temporary threshold shift

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  • Sensorineural hearing loss

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Sensorineural hearing loss occurs due to damage to the inner ear structures, including the cochlea, affecting sound processing.

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