In Conduction Deafness, Sound Vibrations Cannot Travel from the External

Multiple Choice

In conduction deafness, sound vibrations cannot travel from the external ear to the internal ear. Knowing the pathway of sound through the ear, which of these could cause conduction deafness?

A) damage to the tympanic membrane
B) loss of otoliths in the utricle and saccule
C) loss of hair cells in the cochlea
D) damage to the spiral organ