Arnold is 60 years old and has begun experiencing a significant hearing loss
His doctor explains that his hearing loss is due to the ossicles of the middle ear becoming brittle with age. According to the doctor, Arnold is experiencing which type of hearing loss?
a. cochlear
b. place
c. conductive
d. sensorineural
ANSWER: c
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