Cochlear implants are electronic hearing devices that can "replace" which part of the auditory system when it is damaged?
A) The pinna
B) The eardrum
C) The hair cells
D) The ossicles

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Cochlear implants are used to replace damaged hair cells in the cochlea, which are responsible for sending auditory signals to the brain. The implant bypasses the damaged hair cells and directly stimulates the auditory nerve, allowing for some restoration of hearing ability.

Cochlear Implants Are Electronic Hearing Devices That Can "Replace" Which