Z. Z. Bottom has been playing loud rock music for so long that his hearing is impaired. What has probably happened is that the
A. hair cells have been damaged on the basilar membrane.
B. primary auditory cortex has been damaged.
C. tympanic membrane has been punctured.
D. pinna has grown thicker in response to the loud sounds.
Answer: A
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