Asked by Carly Kowalsky on May 08, 2024
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A device for converting sounds into electrical signals and stimulating the auditory nerve through electrodes threaded into the cochlea is called a(n)
A) cochlear implant.
B) decibel inducer.
C) hearing aid.
D) oval window.
Cochlear Implant
A medical device that bypasses damaged parts of the inner ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve to provide a sense of sound.
Auditory Nerve
The cranial nerve that transmits sound information from the inner ear to the brain, enabling hearing.
Electrical Signals
Pulses or waves of electrical activity that transmit information through neurons or between electronic devices.
- Acquire knowledge on the concepts pertaining to how sound is perceived and how the auditory system operates.
Verified Answer
DA
Divyanshi AgarwalMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A cochlear implant is specifically designed to convert sounds into electrical signals and stimulate the auditory nerve through electrodes threaded into the cochlea. The other options (B, C, and D) are not accurate descriptions of this device.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the concepts pertaining to how sound is perceived and how the auditory system operates.