Bilateral destruction of which of the following auditory structures would be most likely to produce complete and permanent hearing loss?
A) primary auditory cortex
B) superior colliculus
C) cochlear nerve
D) secondary auditory cortex
E) association cortex

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The cochlear nerve is responsible for transmitting auditory information from the inner ear to the auditory pathways in the brain. Bilateral destruction of this nerve would block all auditory input from both ears, leading to complete and permanent hearing loss. Destruction of the other structures listed may lead to varying degrees of hearing loss or auditory processing deficits, but would not result in complete and permanent hearing loss.

Bilateral Destruction of Which of the Following Auditory Structures Would