Which of the Following Is True About Cochlear Implants

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about cochlear implants?

• A) The earlier the patient receives the cochlear implant, the more normal will be her ability to distinguish between different speech sounds.
• B) The later the patient receives the cochlear implant, the more normal will be her ability to articulate clearly.
• C) Children cannot receive cochlear implants until they are three years of age.
• D) Adults who receive cochlear implants show no improvement.

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Definitions:

Natural Killer Cells

A type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) that plays a crucial role in the body's innate immune response by attacking cells infected with viruses or transformed by cancer.

Memory Cells

Immune cells that are formed following an initial immune response and remain in the body, ready to mount a faster and more effective response upon re-exposure to the same antigen.

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Innate Immunity

The first line of defense in the body's immune system, comprising physical, chemical, and cellular defenses against pathogens that are present from birth.