Which of the following 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 because of adhesions between the bones
D)damage to the occipital lobes of the cortex
E)presbyopia

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Sensorineural deafness involves damage to the structures of the inner ear, including the organ of Corti. A rupture of the tympanic membrane (A) would result in conductive deafness, and restriction of ossicular movement (C) would also result in conductive deafness. Damage to the occipital lobes (D) would not affect hearing at all, and presbyopia (E) is a condition related to aging in which the lens loses its ability to focus, but is not related to deafness.

Which of the Following Abnormalities Could Give Rise to Sensorineural