The most common type of hearing loss, which results from interference of transmission of sound to the middle ear, is called:
a. Conductive. c. Mixed conductive-sensorineural.
b. Sensorineural. d. Central auditory imperceptive.
ANS: A
Conductive or middle-ear hearing loss is the most common type. It results from interference of transmission of sound to the middle ear, most often from recurrent otitis media. Sensorineural, mixed conductive-sensorineural, and central auditory imperceptive are less common types of hearing loss.
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