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Chapter 15, Problem 6CT
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Case summary:
Some part of the ear is subjected to damage when is persistently exposed to loud noise which may cause loss of hearing particularly due to high-frequency sounds.
To determine:
The effect of high-frequency sound on the ear.
Adequate information:
High-frequency sounds may cause degeneration of the spiral organ.
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