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General Knowledge · Q769

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 769

Q769

What is "temporary threshold shift"?

A.
Hearing loss due to excessive noise
Answer
B.
Noise that is untolerable
C.
Tolerable noise
D.
inaudible noise

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
A temporary threshold shift is a temporary shift in the auditory threshold. It may occur suddenly after exposure to a high level of noise, a situation in which most people experience reduced hearing. A temporary threshold shift results in temporary hearing loss.