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

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Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is an issue in the outer or middle ear that prevents sound vibrations from being conducted to the inner ear. In Arnold's case, his hearing loss is due to the ossicles in the middle ear becoming brittle with age.

Arnold Is 60 Years Old and Has Begun Experiencing a Significant