Which outcome occurs when rapid endolymph fluid shifts overload cochlear hair cells?

💡 Explanation

Transient hearing loss occurs due to cochlear overload, causing temporary damage to hair cells; this is called auditory fatigue. Permanent damage requires sustained, prolonged stimulus rather than brief shifting, therefore it's fatigue rather than cellular death. Ossicular disorders or perilymph output differences are not directly involved.

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