Which of the following structures would be impacted by a bacterial infection of the inner ear?
A) semicircular canal, cochlear nerve, malleus, and vestibular nerve
B) semicircular canal, tympanic membrane, ear lobe, and vestibular nerve
C) auditory canal, cochlear nerve, malleus, and vestibular nerve
D) pinna, stapes, vestibule, and cochlear nerve

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The semicircular canal and vestibular nerve are both structures involved in balance, and an infection in the inner ear can cause vertigo (a sensation of dizziness or spinning). The cochlear nerve is involved in hearing, and an infection can cause hearing loss. The malleus is one of the three small bones in the middle ear that amplify sound vibrations, but it is not directly involved in balance or hearing loss.

Which of the Following Structures Would Be Impacted by a Bacterial