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Which of the following occurs with the aging of the auditory system?: A Comprehensive Guide to Presbycusis

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately one-third of Americans between ages 65 and 74 have hearing loss. This widespread condition, known as presbycusis, encompasses a range of deteriorative changes, so the question of which of the following occurs with the aging of the auditory system is multifaceted, involving damage to multiple parts of the ear and central nervous system.

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What are the age-related changes in the auditory system?

Affecting approximately one-third of people over age 65, age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is a progressive, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss that occurs gradually as people grow older. The condition results from a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and physiological factors that cause significant and irreversible changes to the auditory system.

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