Jake was struck in the head during a baseball game. Which of the following could impair the sense of hearing if damaged?

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The tympanic membrane (eardrum) is responsible for transmitting sound waves to the middle ear, where they are amplified and sent to the inner ear for processing. If it is damaged, it can impair the sense of hearing. The other structures listed (cupula, vestibule, semicircular canals, and vestibular nerve) are all part of the vestibular system, which is responsible for maintaining balance and spatial orientation, but not hearing.

Jake Was Struck in the Head During a Baseball Game