If you experimentally reduce the concentration of K⁺ in the extracellular fluid surrounding hair cells in the inner ear,the result would be like which of the following?

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Reducing the concentration of K⁺ in the extracellular fluid would decrease the electrochemical gradient, leading to reduced depolarization of hair cells, thus decreasing the volume of sound perceived.

If You Experimentally Reduce the Concentration of K⁺ in the Extracellular