What role do outer hair cells play in the transmission of sound?

A. They dampen strong vibrations from very loud sounds.
B. They amplify softer sound and sharpen pitch perception.
C. They bend and depolarize with specific wavelengths of sound waves.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: B

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