Edema of the semicircular canals with destruction of the cochlea, causing hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo, is caused by ________
A) otitis externa
B) otitis media
C) myringitis
D) Meniere's disease
D
Explanation: A) Otitis externa affects the external ear, not the semicircular canals and cochlea in the inner ear.
B) Otitis media affects the middle ear, not the semicircular canals and cochlea in the inner ear.
C) Myringitis affects the eardrum, not the semicircular canals and cochlea in the inner ear.
D) Correct! Meniere's disease affects the inner ear and the semicircular canals.
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