Humans are maximally sensitive to sounds that range from about 80 to 10,000 Hz, probably because this range

A. is the range that causes response in hair cells.
B. is the most common range used in music.
C. is the normal range of speech.
D. is dependent on the size of the basilar membrane.


Answer: C

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