What is damaged in the inner ear by loud sounds that cause hearing loss?

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answered Jan 6 by ValeriaStrom (1.7k points)

hair cells

Loud sounds can cause hearing loss by damaging hair cells in the inner ear. The louder the sounds are, the less exposure is needed to cause hearing loss.

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