Which of the Following Structures Would Be Impacted by a Bacterial

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures would be impacted by a bacterial infection of the inner ear?

• A) semicircular canal, cochlear nerve, malleus, and vestibular nerve
• B) semicircular canal, tympanic membrane, ear lobe, and vestibular nerve
• C) auditory canal, cochlear nerve, malleus, and vestibular nerve
• D) pinna, stapes, vestibule, and cochlear nerve

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