Conductive hearing loss may be caused by damage to the:
A)cochlea.
B)hair cells.
C)auditory nerve.
D)eardrum.

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Conductive hearing loss is caused by problems in the outer or middle ear that interfere with sound passing through. The eardrum plays an essential role in conducting sound waves to the inner ear. Damage to the eardrum can cause conductive hearing loss, making option D the correct choice.  Damage to the cochlea, hair cells, and auditory nerve would cause sensorineural hearing loss, which is different from conductive hearing loss.

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