Fluid Builds Up in the Middle Ear of Children Born

Fluid builds up in the middle ear of children born with cleft palates. This condition

A) does not affect hearing-fluid conducts sound.
B) distorts hearing because it makes the ossicles move more freely.
C) dampens auditory sensations because it restricts movement of the tympanic membrane.
D) irreparably damages the cochlea, so these children will need cochlear implants.