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Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter6: The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

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Cochlear implants are devices that can be used to restore hearing in some individuals. The implant stimulates the cochlear
nerve through electrical impulses. Why are cochlear implants not ideal for all types of hearing loss?

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When the person is not able to hear from one or both ears because of any conductive or sensorineural loss that condition is known as hearing loss.

Hearing loss can be from mild to profound.

At any age hearing loss can occur.

The most common age of hearing loss is >60 years.

Difficulty in hearing, misunderstanding what other people are saying.

at a higher volume when listening to music or watching TV, these are the early signs of hearing loss.

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