Permanent hearing loss caused by damage to the cochlea or auditory nerve is called ______ hearing loss.
A)sensorineural
B)conductive
C)innate
D)bichromal

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Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the cochlea or auditory nerve, resulting in permanent hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss, on the other hand, is typically caused by an obstruction in the ear canal or middle ear that prevents sound from reaching the inner ear. Innate and bichromal are not relevant terms in this context.

Permanent Hearing Loss Caused by Damage to the Cochlea or Auditory