Auditory brainstem implant gives three-year-old Grayson the gift of hearing

What is the primary purpose of the implant discussed in the video?

• To enhance vision in children

• To provide hearing capabilities for children without a cochlear nerve

• To improve speech in adults

• To assist with balance issues

What is removed from the skull during the surgical procedure?

• A small piece of skin

• A large section of the skull

• The entire cochlear nerve

• A tiny piece of bone

What is the role of the implant microchip?

• To provide a passage for sound waves

• To attach to the brain

• To replace the cochlear nerve

• To enhance brain activity

How does the implant transmit sound to the brain?

• Through the cochlear nerves

• Via a microphone that sends sound waves directly to the brain

• By amplifying external sounds

• Using a wireless signal

What does the implant bypass to transmit sound directly to the brain?

• The auditory cortex

• The cochlear nerves

• The eardrum

• The middle ear