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?

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The cochlear hair cells responsible for detecting higher frequencies are located nearer to the oval window, and therefore they will be the first to be affected by the progressive loss of hair cells. Therefore, the earliest problem that would be noticed is high-frequency deafness.

Lewis Had a Hereditary Disorder That Caused His Cochlear Hair