Marika is hearing-impaired because her auditory receptors and the structure in which they are located were damaged by a strange virus.The virus must have infected the:

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The cochlea is the structure responsible for translating sound waves into electrical signals that the brain can interpret. If it becomes damaged, as in Marika's case, the individual can experience hearing loss or impairment. The other structures listed, such as the pinna, semicircular canals, and tympanic membrane, are not directly involved in translating sound waves into electrical signals and thus would not cause hearing loss if damaged.

Marika Is Hearing-Impaired Because Her Auditory Receptors and the Structure