Partial or complete loss of hearing (deafness) can be caused by damage to the ________.
I.axons of the neurons associated with each hair cell that carry information to the brain
II.hair cells (the sensory receptors) in the cochlea
III.tympanic membrane, or eardrum
A) only II
B) only III
C) only I and II
D) I, II, and III

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Damage to any of these structures (axons of neurons, hair cells in the cochlea, or the tympanic membrane) can lead to hearing loss, as they are all integral parts of the auditory system.

Partial or Complete Loss of Hearing (Deafness) Can Be Caused