An individual who works in construction and is exposed to years of loud noises, below 75 decibels, will most likely develop a decease in hearing function. The structures that are damaged are the
A. organ of Corti.
B. round window.
C. auditory canal.
D. tympanic membrane.
E. stereocilia of the spiral organ.
Answer: E
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