Multiple Choice
The ear's outer hair cell (OHC) system seems to work to
A) amplify the movements of the tectorial membrane.
B) register information about frequency.
C) handle sound sources which fluctuate quickly in intensity.
D) detect sounds with complex harmonics.
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