Lance is a 45-year-old police officer who has spent part of his career as a firearms instructor.Lance is at high risk for ______.
A)damaging his Eustachian tube
B)developing sensorineural hearing loss
C)damaging his ossicles
D)developing otosclerosis

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Lance's exposure to loud noises as a firearms instructor puts him at high risk for developing sensorineural hearing loss. This type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the delicate hair cells in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals that are sent to the brain. The damage can be caused by prolonged exposure to loud noises, such as gunfire. The other options (A, C, and D) are less likely to be a direct result of Lance's career as a firearms instructor.

Lance Is a 45-Year-Old Police Officer Who Has Spent Part