A 20-year-old soldier suffers a noise-induced hearing loss over a period of 6 months as a result of multiple exposures to loud sounds. Use this information to answer the next two questions.
-Loss of which of the following structures is most likely to contribute to the hearing deficit?
A)Cochlea
B)Inner hair cells
C)Organ of Corti
D)Scala media
E)Scala vestibuli

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Inner hair cells are the primary sensory receptors for hearing. Damage to these cells can lead to hearing loss.

A 20-Year-Old Soldier Suffers a Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Over a Period