Ms. Jones has been diagnosed with otosclerosis. Her doctor told her that her hearing loss was due to
A) immobilization of the stapes.
B) buildup of earwax in the ear canal.
C) infections of the middle ear.
D) damage to the tympanic membrane.

Question

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Otosclerosis is a condition where the stapes bone in the middle ear becomes fused, causing hearing loss. Therefore, the correct answer is A) immobilization of the stapes. Earwax buildup, infections of the middle ear, and damage to the tympanic membrane can also cause hearing loss, but they are not related to otosclerosis.

Ms Jones Has Been Diagnosed with Otosclerosis