The condition called otosclerosis results in the fusing of the stapes to the oval window. What would be the result of this condition?
A) Conductive hearing loss
B) Sensorineural hearing loss
C) Motion sickness
D) Syncope (fainting)

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Otosclerosis causes conductive hearing loss because it involves the stapes bone in the middle ear becoming fixed to the oval window, preventing sound waves from being efficiently transmitted to the inner ear.

The Condition Called Otosclerosis Results in the Fusing of the Stapes