Larry has been told by his doctor that he is experiencing ________ due to hair cells that were destroyed as a result of loud sounds.
A) nerve deafness
B) tinnitus
C) conduction deafness
D) a speech segmentation problem

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Nerve deafness occurs when the inner ear or auditory nerve is damaged, often as a result of prolonged exposure to loud sounds. This type of deafness is also called sensorineural hearing loss, which is different from conduction deafness where damage occurs in the outer or middle ear. Tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears, can be a symptom of nerve deafness. A speech segmentation problem is unrelated to hearing loss.

Larry Has Been Told by His Doctor That He Is