Samantha was injured in a skiing accident,due to which she lost her sense of hearing.The doctor who operated on her injuries stated that the hair cells in Samantha's ears were damaged.In order to help Samantha detect sound again,the doctor should suggest _____.

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Since Samantha's hair cells in her ears are damaged, a cochlear implant would be the best suggestion for her to detect sound again. This is an electronic device that bypasses the damaged hair cells and directly stimulates the auditory nerve, allowing the brain to perceive sound. Proprioceptive feedback and subliminal perception are unrelated to restoring hearing, and hair transplants do not address the damage to the hair cells in the inner ear.

Samantha Was Injured in a Skiing Accident,due to Which She