Bilateral damage to which of the following auditory structures would be most likely to produce complete and permanent hearing loss?
A) primary auditory cortex
B) superior colliculus
C) cochlear nerve
D) secondary auditory cortex
E) association cortex

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The cochlear nerve is responsible for carrying auditory information from the ear to the brainstem, where it is then relayed to other parts of the auditory pathway for processing. Bilateral damage to the cochlear nerve would therefore result in complete and permanent hearing loss, as there would be no auditory input to the brain. Damage to the other structures listed may result in hearing impairment, but not complete hearing loss.

Bilateral Damage to Which of the Following Auditory Structures Would