Presbycusis is caused by:
A) auditory nerve damage.
B) age-related degenerative changes in the ear.
C) syphilis.
D) excessive intake of medication containing aminoglycosides.

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Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss caused by degenerative changes in the ear.

Answer choices A, C, and D are all possible causes of hearing loss, but they are not specific to presbycusis. A can cause sensorineural hearing loss, C can cause hearing loss if left untreated, and D can cause hearing loss as a side effect of medication.

Presbycusis Is Caused By