Which of the following is NOT a possible site of dysfunction in auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder:
A)Middle ear
B)Inner hair cells
C)Synapse between inner hair cells and auditory nerve
D)Auditory nerve fibers

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Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder specifically refers to a disorder of the auditory nerve fibers, so dysfunction in the middle ear, inner hair cells, or synapse between inner hair cells and auditory nerve can coexist, but are not considered auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Possible Site of Dysfunction