Sensory hearing loss is defined as:
A) Permanent loss of hearing that results when the nerve that carries the messages from the cochlea to the brain is damaged.
B) A progression of presbycusis characterized by a loss of sensitivity to soft sounds and a decreased ability to tolerate loud sounds.
C) Reversible hearing loss that can occur with use of some ototoxic drugs that impair hearing and balance.
D) Hearing loss that occurs when the cochlea is not working correctly because cilia have been damaged or destroyed.
D
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