________ deafness occurs because of a problem in the cochlea or somewhere along the auditory pathway.

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Nerve deafness, also known as sensorineural deafness, is caused by damage or malfunction of the inner ear (cochlea), the auditory nerve, or the auditory processing centers of the brain. It is called "nerve" deafness because the problem lies in the nerves that transmit sound from the inner ear to the brain. The other options (A) vibrational deafness, (C) conductive deafness, (D) mechanical deafness, and (E) macular deafness are not recognized terms in audiology.

________ Deafness Occurs Because of a Problem in the Cochlea