The most common type of hearing loss, which results from interference of transmission of sound to the middle ear, is called
a. Conductive
b. Sensorineural
c. Mixed conductive-sensorineural
d. Central auditory imperceptive
A
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A Conductive or middle ear hearing loss is the most common type. It results from
interference of transmission of sound to the middle ear, most often from
recurrent otitis media.
B Sensorineural is a less common type of hearing loss.
C Mixed conductive-sensorineural is a less common type of hearing loss.
D Central auditory imperceptive is a less common type of hearing loss.
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