Deafness can be caused by one of two reason. The Lack of electrical impulses reaching the brain is associated to... a. Conductive deafness b. Failure of the outer ear (Pina) c. Nerve deafness or nerve damage
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Now, we have two options left: a and c. Conductive deafness is related to the transmission of sound waves through the outer and middle ear, while nerve deafness or nerve damage is related to the transmission of electrical impulses from the inner ear to the brain. Show more…
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