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Chapter 41.3, Problem 2SB
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The sound of different frequencies and hearing capacity that humans are able to distinguish.
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The vibrations of sound waves are transmitted to sensory hair cells that respond by triggering action potentials by the auditory structures present in humans. The auditory structure present in humans is a group of different organs that work together to make hearing possible.
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