This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'Otospongiosis is ? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Autosomal dominant, B. Autosomal recessive, C. X-linked dominant, D. X-linked recessive', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Autosomal dominanto Otosclerosis (otospongiosis) is abnormal bone deposition in the middle ear about the rim of the oval window into which the footplate of stapes fit.o This results in conductive deafnesso In most instances it is familial, following autosomal dominant transmission with variable penetrance.", 'role': 'assistant'}]