'Which of the following statements correctly describes the process of hearing? Select one: a. The hair cells farthest from the oval window detect low frequency: b. The hair cells farthest from the oval window detect high pitch: c. The hair cells closest to the oval window detect low amplitude d. The hair cells closest to the oval window detect high amplitude:'
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