________ deafness results from conditions in the outer or middle ear that block the transfer of vibrationsfrom the environment to the tympanic membrane or to the oval window.

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Conductive deafness is caused by issues in the outer or middle ear, such as blockages, that hinder the transfer of vibrations to the inner ear. Sensory deafness (A) results from damage to the hair cells in the cochlea or the auditory nerve fibers. Nerve deafness (B) takes place when nerve impulses from the cochlea to the brain are blocked. Mechanical deafness (D) is an uncommon condition caused by a problem in the ossicles' conductive mechanism, and Macular (E) refers to a region in the retina of the eye and is not relevant to hearing.

________ Deafness Results from Conditions in the Outer or Middle