Damage to the Temporal Bone Would Most Likely Affect the Sense(s)

Question

Damage to the temporal bone would most likely affect the sense(s) of
A) balance.
B) hearing and balance.
C) smell and taste.
D) vision.
E) touch and pressure.

Accepted Answer

The temporal bone houses the structures of the inner ear, which are responsible for both hearing and balance. Damage to this bone can affect both senses.