Exposure to extremely loud noise for a brief period, or more moderate levels for a sustained period, can damage the ear's receptor cells so that they:
A) flop over like broken blades of grass.
B) split apart like sidewalk cracks.
C) shrivel like flowers in a drought.
D) stiffen like leaves covered by frost.

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Exposure to loud noise can cause the tiny hair cells in the ear's cochlea to "flop over" or become damaged, much like how blades of grass can bend or break under extreme force.

Exposure to Extremely Loud Noise for a Brief Period, or More