If you are exposed to the noise of a jack hammer in your work,you are particularly susceptible to a __________ hearing loss.
A) conductive
B) tympanic
C) compression
D) noise-induced

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Exposure to loud noise, such as that of a jackhammer, can cause noise-induced hearing loss, which is a type of sensorineural hearing loss. This type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells and nerve cells in the inner ear. Conductive hearing loss is caused by problems in the outer or middle ear that prevent sound from reaching the inner ear. Tympanic and compression hearing loss are not recognized medical terms.

If You Are Exposed to the Noise of a Jack