Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Persistent exposure to loud noise can cause loss of hearing, especially
for high-frequency sounds. What part of the ear is probably damaged?
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