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Chapter 16, Problem 6CRCAQ
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The cause of constant non-stop buzzing sound, name of the condition, and the treatment options that she might receive.
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The receptors present in the ears receive various sound waves for hearing from the external environment. Various conditions might lead to hearing loss and some of these causes include exposure to loud noise for a prolonged duration, medications that might damage the nerves present in the ear, and infections associated with the middle ear.
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Human Anatomy
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