Cochlear implants involve small electronic devices that take the place of the:
A) ear drum
B) basilar membrane
C) hair cells
D) anvil, hammer, and stirrup

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Cochlear implants replace the hair cells in the inner ear that are responsible for converting sound vibrations into neural signals. The electronic devices directly stimulate the auditory nerve to create the perception of sound in individuals with severe hearing loss or deafness, bypassing the non-functioning hair cells.

Cochlear Implants Involve Small Electronic Devices That Take the Place