A patient is diagnosed with otosclerosis. What inner ear structure will be affected?
A) Malleus
B) Stapes
C) Incus
D) Tympanic membrane
Ans: B
Feedback: Otosclerosis involves the stapes and is thought to result from the formation of new, abnormal bone, especially around the oval window, with resulting fixation of the stapes.
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