When ________ happens, the overgrowth of the tissue prevents the stapes from transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear. The result is profound hearing loss involving one or both ears

a. otitis media
b. otosclerosis
c. Ménière's disease
d. presbycusis


b

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a. Preauthorization b. Post authorization c. Previously insured d. Post approval

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A) Read-only memory B) Short-term memory C) Short-time memory D) Random-access memory

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A. 0.81% B. 0.82% C. 0.83% D. 0.80%

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Which is NOT a sign or symptom of an asthma attack?

A. coughing B. increase in blood pressure C. sweating D. decrease in heart rate

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