Which of these abnormalities could give rise to sensorineural deafness
A)rupture of the tympanic membrane
B)disease or injury in the organ of Corti
C)restriction of ossicular movement due to adhesions between the bones
D)damage to the occipital lobes of the cortex

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Sensorineural deafness is caused by damage or injury to the organ of Corti, which contains the hair cells that are responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that are then transmitted to the brain. Rupture of the tympanic membrane (A) or restriction of ossicular movement (C) can cause conductive hearing loss, which occurs when sound waves are not transmitted effectively to the inner ear. Damage to the occipital lobes (D) is not related to hearing and would not affect the ability to hear sounds.

Which of These Abnormalities Could Give Rise to Sensorineural Deafness