Question

which conclusion about hearing is true?
○ few women can understand a whisper.
○ most men cannot understand loud conversations.
○ sex differences in hearing loss are not apparent.
● sounds at high frequencies are lost earlier than those at lower frequencies.

Explanation:

• Option 1: This is false. Women generally have better hearing acuity than men, especially in understanding soft sounds like whispers.
• Option 2: This is false. Men can understand loud conversations; hearing loss in men is more prominent at higher frequencies rather than inability to understand loud sounds.
• Option 3: This is false. There are differences in hearing loss between sexes. Men are more prone to high - frequency hearing loss earlier than women.
• Option 4: This is true. Due to the structure of the cochlea and various physiological factors, sounds at high frequencies are lost earlier than those at lower frequencies.

Answer:

Sounds at high frequencies are lost earlier than those at lower frequencies.