A young person loves going to music concerts and frequently stands as close to the stage as they can. They never wear earplugs or any protective earwear. After years of concerts, they become hard-of-hearing and can no longer hear quiet sounds or low talking. What has happened to the concert-goer?

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Exposure to loud sounds, such as those at concerts, can cause permanent damage to the hair cells in the inner ear, leading to hearing loss. This is a common cause of noise-induced hearing loss. The damage to the hair cells can make it difficult or impossible to hear quiet sounds or conversations. The other options (A, C, and D) are not likely to be the cause of the concert-goer's hearing loss.

A Young Person Loves Going to Music Concerts and Frequently