Sensorineural deafness occurs when there is damage or degeneration of receptor cells of the:

A) spiral organ of Corti or cochlear nerve
B) semicircular canals
C) spiral organ of Corti
D) round window
E) ossicles


Ans: A) spiral organ of Corti or cochlear nerve

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