Lewis had a hereditary disorder that caused his cochlear hair cells to progressively die, beginning with those nearest to the oval window and then on to the rest of the hair cells. What will be the earliest problem noticed?
A) high-frequency deafness B) anosmia
C) vertigo D) color blindness
Answer: A
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