Question

multiple choice question
which of the following is true of the sensitivity to different frequencies?
o it does not change across the lifespan.
o it increases with age.
o it increases with age only for high - pitched sounds.
o it declines as people age.
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Explanation:

As people age, the structures in the ear that are responsible for detecting different frequencies deteriorate. This leads to a decline in sensitivity to different frequencies of sound.

Answer:

It declines as people age.