Conduction deafness occurs when sound waves cannot reach the fluids of the inner ear. Which one of the conditions below will not cause conduction deafness?

A) a perforated eardrum B) damage to the ossicles
C) damage to cochlear hair cells D) inflammation of the middle ear


Answer: C

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