If a person had sensorineural deafness, why would a bone-vibrating hearing aid be useless?

What will be an ideal response?


Sensorineural deafness is due to damaged hair cells, not to sound conduction problems. A bone-vibrating hearing aid would work best for conduction deafness.

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A) poaching B) introduced species C) pet trade D) habitat destruction

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A. The insect cannot molt. B. The chitinous exoskeleton is dissolved. C. The insect can no longer excrete nitrogenous wastes. D. The insect can no longer coordinate its movements.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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