If very loud sound is produced,we immediately cover our ears with hands. What type of response is this?

Answer:it is known to be a reflex action called acoustic stapedius reflex or ASR
Explanation:
Loud noise can damage cells and membrane in the cochlea. Listening to loud noise for a long time can over work hair cells in the ear which can cause these cells to die.
Harmful effect might continue even after noise exposure has stopped.
ASR is a reflex in which the stapedius muscle contracts involuntarily within one-tenth of ascend in response to noise...