Inside the ear are tiny hairs called kinocilia that move back and forth when exposed to sound waves. These hairs vibrate and transmit a signal to the auditory nerve. What is most likely to occur if these hairs are exposed to repeated 125 decibels of noise pollution for five years?
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They may vibrate at slower speeds to compensate for the increased noise.
They may vibrate at slower speeds to compensate for the increased noise.
They may increase in length, trying to block the noise entering the ear.
They may increase in length, trying to block the noise entering the ear.
They may break off, resulting in permanent hearing damage.
They may break off, resulting in permanent hearing damage.
They may develop thicker membranes to make it harder for them to vibrate.