A person who is profoundly deaf and cannot benefit from using a hearing aid may be a candidate for a(n) ________, which stimulates the auditory nerve.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

cochlear implant

A cochlear implant sends signals through the auditory nerve to the brain.

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A) Paralleling technique B) Bisecting technique C) Digitization technique D) Handheld x-ray technique

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