Cochlear implants bypass the:
A)the outer ear.
B)outer and middle ear.
C)outer,middle,and inner ear.
D)the ear and go straight to the temporal lobes.

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Cochlear implants are electronic devices that directly stimulate the auditory nerve to bypass the damaged or non-functional parts of the ear. This includes the outer ear (pinna) and the middle ear (tympanic membrane, ossicles). The implant is surgically placed in the inner ear (cochlea) and sends electrical signals to the auditory nerve, which carries the sound signals to the brain for interpretation. Therefore, the correct answer is B) outer and middle ear.

Cochlear Implants Bypass The