Regarding hearing loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Sensorineural hearing loss can be overcome with a hearing aid, which makes sounds louder and clearer.
b. The hair cells are as thin as a cobweb and are very fragile.
c. By the time one is 65 years old, more than 40 percent of auditory hair cells will be gone.
d. Brief exposure to 150 decibels may cause permanent hearing loss.
A
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