You have just returned from touring with a rock band. During the concerts you had to stand directly in front of the speakers. You notice difficulty hearing people in conversations. What has most likely happened?
a. You were exposed to sounds of 85 to 90 dB for long periods of time, and have suffered hearing damage.
b. You were exposed to sounds of 180 to 220 dB for long periods of time, and your hearing will return to normal in a few months.
c. You were exposed to sounds of 50 dB for long periods of time, and you will become totally deaf.
d. Your eardrum was most likely ruptured by the loud music.
A
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