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
Answer: C
Rationale: Thousands of tiny electrodes placed along the wire stimulate the intact nerve endings, effectively replacing the activity of these.
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