Conduction deafness is caused by damage to the

A) cochlea.
B) bones connected to the eardrum.
C) auditory nerve.
D) hair cells along the basilar membrane.

Conduction Deafness

A type of hearing loss where there is a problem transferring sound waves anywhere along the pathway from the outer ear to the inner ear.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, contributing to the ability to hear.