Your grandfather, who is 79 years old, has gradually begun having trouble hearing people when speak when they speak to him, especially women. Based on your knowledge of age-related changes in hearing, which of the following is most likely the underlying cause of this change?

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Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is often due to degeneration of the spiral organ of Corti, which affects the ability to hear higher frequencies, such as women's voices.

Your Grandfather, Who Is 79 Years Old, Has Gradually Begun