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Question 2: OtosclerosisQ: Which of the following best describes otosclerosis?%u2022 A) Infection of the middle ear%u2022 B) Ankylosis of the stapes footplate%u2022 C) Inflammation of the external auditory canal%u2022 D) Rupture of the tympanic membraneAnswer: B) Ankylosis of the stapes footplateExplanation: Otosclerosis is characterized by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, specifically leading to ankylosis (fixation) of the stapes footplate. This results in conductive hearing loss due to impaired sound transmission through the middle ear.