The noise from drag-racing cars can hit 140 decibels. Which statement is the most accurate about hearing loss suffered by racing fans?

A 140-decibel sound is extremely loud and can damage the delicate hair cells in the inner ear. Once these cells are damaged, they do not grow back, so the resulting hearing loss is generally permanent. Hearing aids can help someone hear better, but they do not repair the damage; repeated loud-noise exposure can also add to hearing loss over time.

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