Which of the following is associated with age-related hearing loss?
A)Degeneration of the hair cells of the organ of Corti
B)Excess resorption of bone cells of the ossicle chain
C)Increased pliability of the tympanic membrane
D)More serous cerumen
E)Proliferation of the stria vascularis

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Nearly one third of adults older than 65 years have hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss is associated with degeneration of hair cells in the organ of Corti, loss of cortical and organ of Corti auditory neurons, degeneration of the cochlear conductive membrane, and decreased vascularity in the cochlea.

Which of the Following Is Associated with Age-Related Hearing Loss